. When was conscription first used? the French RevolutionWorld War Ithe War of 1812the Civil War

Conscription, also known as the draft, was first notably used during the French Revolution. The revolutionary government established a policy of conscription in 1793 to meet the needs of the military, leading to the levée en masse, which allowed for mass mobilization of French citizens. This marked a significant change in military recruitment practices at the time, transitioning from voluntary enlistment to mandatory service. Other events mentioned, such as World War I, the War of 1812, and the Civil War, also utilized forms of conscription, but the French Revolution is recognized as the pivotal point where it was first systematically implemented.