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What Happened During the New York City Draft Riot of 1863

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What happened during the New York City Draft Riot of 1863?


A) New Yorkers, angry about the mistreatment of slaves, amassed to join the army.
B) Working-class Irishmen, angry over suspected black attempts to take jobs, rioted against blacks and the government.
C) After police beat and arrested several prominent blacks, the black community responded with violence and destruction of the city.
D) Southerners infiltrated New York and began the draft riot to confuse northern troops.

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