Draft Riots Civil War

What problem did President Lincoln and the Union army have in 1862

• To many men wanted to fight.

• Not enough men wanted to fight.

• They didn't have enough weapons to fight.

Why would a military draft be unpopular (either during the Civil War or even today?

How did William Steinway save his factory during the riots?

How did President Lincoln stop the riots in New York City?

• By sending in federal troops straight from the Battle of Gettysburg.

• Using the National Guard

• He didn't try and stop anything.