Why were long-term enlistments not a popular idea?

You were admitting that the war would probably take longer to fight.

There was a danger that the army would become a separate entity

.

Three-year enlistments were hard to fill; very few would sign up for that long.

The Confederate army only required one year.

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Erica Bryant

14 December, 10:15

Why were long-term enlistments not a popular idea?

You were admitting that the war would probably take longer to fight.

There was a danger that the army would become a separate entity

.

Three-year enlistments were hard to fill; very few would sign up for that long.

The Confederate army only required one year.

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Mya Schwartz · Answer 1

Because: You were admitting that the war would probably take longer to fight.

Long-term war is never a popular idea among average citizens because of the negative consequences it may create,

Such as economic recession, death of soldiers and civilians, and destruction of environment.