Which of the following statements about the four-day riot in New York City in 1863 is LEAST accurate?

A) The riot led to the destruction of many homes and business in the city's black neighborhoods.
B) Reports suggested that the rioters consisted largely of Irish immigrants.
C) The immediate trigger for the riot was the public pronouncement of the Emancipation Proclamation.
D) The riot revealed that many white northerners resented fighting a war to gain freedom for black slaves.

Four-Day Riot

A specific event characterized by violent disturbances or protests that span four consecutive days. Without more context, it could refer to any number of historical incidents.

Emancipation Proclamation

An executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declaring the freedom of all enslaved people in Confederate territory during the American Civil War.

Irish Immigrants

Individuals from Ireland who moved to another country, especially to the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries, often to escape famine and economic hardship.