The New York Draft Riot In The 1930's

Unfair treatment between the rich and the poor played a huge part in not only The New York Draft Riot but also the Watts riot. Racism also a great deal had a deal in the tragedies that spread all throughout New York City and Los Angeles. New York Draft Riot is one of America's most devastating riots. It began as a mild rally against the national draft, but turn took a worse as it focused more on the racial and social struggle. In the text, The Gangs Of New York, Asbury gives a very in depth description of the New York Draft Riot. According to Asbury,"The fighting raged through the street of New York City from Monday to Saturday, it had begun as a protest against the Conscription Act". March 1863, the U.S. Congress passed the conscription
The riot could not be controlled; officers were instructed to stand back for their safety. Reginald Denny and American truck driver was pulled out of his car and sadly beaten by an African-American mob. School districts, as well as child care, was shut down; all college exams were canceled. Companies were even letting their employees leave early so that they would make it home before nightfall. May 1, 1992, King went live asking citizens of Los Angeles " People, I just want to say, can we all get along? Can we get along?... We've just got to, just got to. We're all stuck in here for a while. Let's try to work it out. Let's try to work it out" (82). The Rodney King Riot was one of the most horrific riots Los Angeles had seen. However, the people were now being heard. After the riots, King was given a second chance at justice as the officers who beat him was tried again. Although the officers didn't get he time they deserved, they were convicted and did serve time behind bars. King states, " The judge, sentenced sentenced Powell and Koon to thirty months each in prison and didn't expect them to pay anything but $50 each for special court