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The Draft Riot Mystery 1863

The New York City Draft Riots was a situation at the confluence of many different historical forces during the middle of the Civil War. The need for soldiers, the need to keep the industrial economy functional for the war effort, and various conflicts over immigration and governance came to a head. Were Not only issues of race and power important to what happened here, but also the omnipresent issue of competition for labor within an expanding industrial North. Read about the New York City Draft Riots in 1863 by doing background research of the event online. Using the primary source quotes below and the provided clues, answer the three questions posited with complete answers that back up your position with historical evidence. Each question should be about a paragraph response or more. Make sure to utilize and reference the "clues" contained in the document below. Comment on two of your classmates' posts as to why you do or don't agree with their perspective on this event for full credit.

1. What events or conditions made the Irish angry and what problems did Irish immigrants in the U.S. face for which they might have blamed black Americans?

2. Do the economy, factory owners or businesses employing poor workers stand to gain from labor competition, whether it be regional, race based, etc? Why or why not?

3. In a few sentences summarize the causes of the Draft Riots of 1863.