Thursday, February 16, 2012

Race and Conscription: The NYC Draft Riots of 1863

Source G of the Role of Racism assignment refers to the NY Draft Riot of 1863.  Mrs. Newton briefly discussed this two weeks ago.  Below is a very good video that tells the story of this event.  It's just over 9 minutes long.  If you don't want to hear any graphic descriptions of the violence mute the video at 6:25 and turn the volume back on at 7:30.  As you watch the video you will see some of the stereotyping in the drawings and posters.  You will also see evidence of discrimination against the Irish (Irish need not apply).  This is a very good example of NATIVISM that Mrs. Newton discussed. 




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