Draft Riots Unleashed
The violence of the 1863 New York draft riots reveals the deep-seated racism and economic tensions of the time, as mobs target both black citizens and the wealthy. Amidst chaos, innocent lives are lost, and the brutality of the attacks is chillingly highlighted by the actions of the rioters. This tumultuous event stands as one of the darkest chapters in American history, marked by a tragic intersection of class conflict and racial hatred.In this clip
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58: Conscription & Riots (“A Rich Man’s War, But a Poor Man’s Fight”)
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