New York city Draft riots
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End of the riots
When martial law was declared by President Lincoln
Martial law
military government involving the suspension of ordinary law
Causes of the riots
Discontent of the laws passed by congress from the working-class
4 days
How long the riots lasted
Poor Irish immigrants
Main group participating in the riots
African Americans
Main group targeted in the riots
120
Number of people that died
New York City Draft Riot
Took place in July 1863 in New York City