Quiz on the New York Draft Riots

When did the New York Draft Riots occur?

• September 1863

• August 1863

• June 1863

• July 1863

What sparked the New York Draft Riots?

• The end of the Civil War

• A new federal draft law

• The start of the Civil War

• A new tax law

Which group was often targeted during the riots?

• Black New Yorkers

• Wealthy businessmen

• Union soldiers

• Politicians

What was the main reason for New York City's initial opposition to the Civil War?

• Loss of the South as a trading partner

• Fear of invasion

• High taxes

• Lack of military resources

What percentage of goods shipped from New York's port was cotton before the Civil War?

• 40%

• 20%

• 60%

• 80%

What did the Emancipation Proclamation confirm for New York's workers?

• Their desire for peace

• Their need for more soldiers

• Their support for the Union

• Their worst fears of job replacement

What was the age range for men subject to the new draft law?

• 15 to 25 for all men, 25 to 35 for unmarried men

• 25 to 40 for all men, 40 to 50 for unmarried men

• 18 to 30 for all men, 30 to 40 for unmarried men

• 20 to 35 for all men, 35 to 45 for unmarried men

How much did it cost to avoid the draft by hiring a substitute?

• $500

• $200

• $300

• $100

Which building was attacked by a mob during the riots?

• Colored Orphan Asylum

• City Hall

• Central Library

• Union Bank

What was the published death toll of the New York City draft riots?

• 200 people

• 119 people

• 50 people

• 500 people