What caused the New York Riot of July 1863?

A) a combination of racial prejudice and class conflict
B) a combination of fervent abolitionism and religious zeal
C) a strong anti-immigrant sentiment
D) economic desperation
E) southern agitators who were trying to stir up trouble


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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