In both north and the south a man could avoid military service by​

Men could advoid military service  by providing a substitute or paying a $300 commutation fee.

Explanation:

According to my reach search, and Imformal Army articles that I've read states,that It initiated conscription in the North and was strongly opposed by recent immigrants from Germany and Ireland, who both protested that it was not their war to fight.

i think it’s will be a yes