The draft riots were primarily caused by the enrollment Act, which called for the draft of all men and immigrants(mainly irish) between the ages of 20 and 45.
Newly-arrived Irish immigrants objected to being drafted into the army.
The US Civil War & Vietnam War experienced draft riots. These were physical violent protests against the military draft (conscription).
Draft riots and protests; and anti-war protests/riots disguised as such.
Draft Riots took place in some northern cities, the worst in New York City
New York City, New York.
Draft riots.
Draft riots.
The New York City Draft Riots took place from July 13 through July 16 of 1863.
draft riots in New York City
No. Suspension of habeas corpus was not the cause of the riots. The draft was the cause. Suspension of habeas corpus was more of a result than a contribution.
Newly-arrived Irish immigrants objected to being drafted into the army.
The US Civil War & Vietnam War experienced draft riots. These were physical violent protests against the military draft (conscription).
Lincoln instituted the draft.
Draft riots and protests; and anti-war protests/riots disguised as such.
During the war it was (Draft) protests and (Draft) riots.
Draft riots in New York City
draft riots in New York City