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What is one of the main reasons the Irish Catholics of New York City rioted over the draft?

A.
They feared they would face economic competition from freed slaves.

B.
They believed that the South had the right to secede.

C.
They were slave owners themselves and didn’t support the war.

D.
They felt more religious unity with the South than with the North.

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They believe that the south has the right to
Ans:B
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Answer: 1. The Confederate government faced a severe shortage of funds and attempted to solve that problem by printing additional currency, which led to severe inflation.

2. They feared they would face economic competition from freed slaves.

3. They had to become heads of household in the absence of the men fighting the war.

Explanation: I took the quick check

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