What began as an opposition to the conscription office (and consequently the Republican Party and the Civil War) turned into a bloody showcase of racism.
Some of the damage (either attacked or burned down; 50 buildings in total)
-The Colored Orphan Asylum
-Office of The New York Tribune
-Bull's Head Hotel (refused to provide alcohol to rioters)
Death Toll-
100 Civilians. Mostly black. One small girl from the orphanage
A disgusting example of things getting out of hand
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