Gangs Of New York — Subtitle

: Riots quickly turned from anti-government to horrific racial violence. Duration : Four days of burning, looting, and lynching.

By the late 1800s, the "gangs" evolved. Disorganized street brawling transitioned into the structured hierarchy of , eventually giving rise to the modern American Mafia. subtitle Gangs of New York

: Federal troops redirected from Gettysburg were required to restore order. Legacy of the Gangs : Riots quickly turned from anti-government to horrific

The friction between classes and races exploded during the Civil War. The allowed the wealthy to buy their way out of the draft for $300, infuriating the poor Irish community. and lynching. By the late 1800s

: Politicians provided legal protection; gangs provided votes. The Breaking Point: The 1863 Draft Riots