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How the New York Draft Riots Worked
How the New York Draft Riots Worked
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
To recruit troops for the U.S. Civil War, the Federal Congress passed the Union Conscription Act in 1863, which drafted able-bodied men between the ages of 20 and 45. Needless to say, this didn't go over well in New York. Tune in to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Apr 11, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode
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