Asked by Abhishek Rajeshkumar on Jun 07, 2024

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What was the spark for a deadly riot in New York in 1863?

A) food shortages
B) a military draft
C) peace negotiations with the South
D) Irish immigrants being asked not to serve
E) opposition to the Thirteenth Amendment

Deadly Riot

A violent disturbance by a large crowd, often resulting in deaths and significant destruction, usually sparked by social, political, or economic grievances.

New York

A state in the northeastern United States, known for its cultural, financial, and political influence, home to the city of the same name.

Military Draft

The compulsory enlistment of people in a national military service.

  • Understand the consequences of warfare tactics, legislative bills, and the operation of organizational initiatives such as the U.S. Sanitary Commission in the Civil War period.
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Heather Urig-CarlJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The deadly riot in New York in 1863, known as the New York Draft Riots, was sparked by opposition to the military draft that was instituted during the American Civil War.