Why did some people in the South refer to the Civil War as a rich man's war and a poor man's fight? A) because the draft law called for all men ages 18-35 to serve in the Confederate Army B) because a draft law was passed that allowed those who owned 20 or more slaves to be excused from military service C) because only those who could afford $300 for a uniform were allowed to fight in the Confederate Army D) Confederate Army officers were generally poor farmers.