One of the most common denunciations of the Union draft of 1863 was

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The phrase "rich man's war and a poor man's fight" was a common denunciation of the Union draft, as many believed that wealthy individuals could avoid service by hiring substitutes or paying a fee. The draft was seen as unfair to working-class and poor men, who had less options for avoiding service. While there were certainly objections to the Union's efforts to end slavery, this was not the primary criticism of the draft. Option C is more relevant to the Confederate draft, which did allow for the conscription of slaves as soldiers. Option D is also incorrect, as the Union draft was authorized by law. Option E is not supported by historical evidence.

One of the Most Common Denunciations of the Union Draft