Question

as the civil war went on, the union and confederate armies needed new soldiers to replace those who died or were wounded. both armies started drafting citizens. what does it mean to draft people?
to make them pay more taxes
to spy on them
to send them to prison
to force them to join the army

Explanation:

The context specifies armies needed new soldiers to replace casualties, so "draft" refers to compelling citizens to serve in the military.

Answer:

to force them to join the army