Tag Archives: Draft Riots
Draft Riots
The Draft riots took place in July 1863; it was a response to the Draft passed by Congress. Most of the public were angered and unhappy about the Draft, mainly because it was unfair since all the wealthy class men … Continue reading
Gangs and Riots
Gangs of New York is a historical movie covering the historical events that took place in the mid 19th century in the Five Points districts of New York city. In the movie it has covered the most important historical events … Continue reading
Fire in the Whole.
Draft riots are considered the absolute worst domestic disagreements in history. The website points out how these riots first began with a fire, to how they end. It also talks about how the blacks were among the first target and … Continue reading
Draft Riots of the 19th Century
Bernstein and the website both make arguments around Draft Riots during the 19th century. This particular draft riot was in part due to the Conscription Act of 1863. Passed by President Lincoln to gain larger forces to fight the south, … Continue reading
As We Riot..
In Bernstein, The New York City Draft Riots and Virtual New York website, we learned about the Draft Riots that shook New York City. The amount of violence and bloodshed made it into a monumental event of New York City … Continue reading
Another Day, Another Riot
The New York Draft Riots was a four-day riot in 1863 that was the result of aggressive opposition against the National Conscription Act which allowed the Union to recruit men to fight in the Civil War. It led to escalating … Continue reading