Subtitle Gangs Of New York -

: Catholic and politically loyal to the Democratic machine. Symbol : A dead rabbit impaled on a pike during battle. Political Puppet Masters: Tammany Hall

: Gangs cleared polling places of rival voters.

The friction between classes and races exploded during the Civil War. The allowed the wealthy to buy their way out of the draft for $300, infuriating the poor Irish community. subtitle Gangs of New York

: "The Old Brewery" served as a legendary den of crime. The Rival Factions

: Politicians provided legal protection; gangs provided votes. The Breaking Point: The 1863 Draft Riots : Catholic and politically loyal to the Democratic machine

Street gangs were not independent actors; they were the "muscle" for , the corrupt Democratic political organization.

The conflict wasn't just about territory; it was a battle over the definition of an "American." The Nativists (The Bowery Boys) : William "Bill the Butcher" Poole. The friction between classes and races exploded during

📍 : The chaos of Old New York was the painful "birth" of the modern American melting pot.