The New York City draft riots in July 1863 were triggered by the Conscription Act of 1863 and
A) racial backlash against the Emancipation Proclamation.
B) anger over war profiteering by unscrupulous businesses.
C) frustration with rampant inflation and stagnant wages.
D) anger at New York Democrats who did not support Lincoln's policies.
A
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Among the early Indo-European peoples were the
a. Hyksos, who conquered Sumer in 3300 B.C.E. b. Uighurs, who occupied Lower Egypt in 1700 B.C.E. c. Romans, who first appeared in southern Palestine. d. Hittites, who developed an empire in western Asia. e. Arabs, who conquered Mecca in 1700 B.C.E.
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The 2008 presidential nomination race was a testament to the fact that America had finally overcome its prejudices against race and gender
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.