Yesterday, we talked about “dragan.”
It was a word used in old England.
It meant, to pull.
Over the centuries, it changed.
Now we say “draft.”
And there are three main ways you can use draft.
Here’s the first…
DRAFT DODGERS
Have you ever asked an American about his or her family history?
You might hear an interesting story about a brave family member seeking opportunity in the new world.
But in my case, my great-great grandfather, Francois, sailed to New Orleans to escape the draft.
You see, in the 1850s, Napoleon III needed men for his wars.
When French boys turned 20, they were drafted into the army.
Francois’ older brother was drafted and killed in battle when he turned 20.
After that, his father said, Never again.
And each time a son turned 20, the son traveled to the port in Bordeaux and sailed to America to live with the French-speaking community in Louisiana.
So you see, the original Mr. Vig was a draft dodger.
DRAFT #1
Remember, the original word meant “to pull.”
In the story, it was like the French government was pulling young men away from their families.
They were drafted into the army.
TOMORROW: The second common way you can use “draft.”
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