Question

When the Enrollment Act was passed to create a draft, why were there riots in New York?

A) New York's economy benefitted from Southern exports like steel, and were sympathetic to the South.
B) New York residents feared immigrants and free blacks, so were sympathetic to the South.
C) New York's economy benefitted from Southern cotton, and were sympathetic to the South.
D) New York residents felt they had already supplied more soldiers than most other Northern states.

Answer 1

The riots in New York City during the passage of the Enrollment Act were fueled by racial tension, fear of job loss, and resentment towards the draft. Working-class citizens were angry about wealthy exemptions from the draft, and there was a fear of free blacks taking jobs. These factors led to violent attacks, primarily targeting black residents and Union army institutions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The riots in New York City during the passage of the Enrollment Act which created a draft were sparked by a combination of racial tension, fear of job loss, and resentment towards the government so the option will be B. Many working-class citizens in New York were angry that wealthy individuals could buy exemptions from the draft, while they themselves could not afford to do so. Additionally, there was a fear that free blacks would take the jobs of draftees who were away at war. These factors, along with the racial animosity prevalent in the city, led to violent demonstrations and attacks, primarily targeting black New Yorkers and institutions associated with the Union Army.

Answer 2

Answer:
New York's economy benefitted from Southern cotton, and were sympathetic to the South.
Step-by-step explanation:
New York benefitted from the Southern economy by exporting cheap cotton, and so were sympathetic to the Southern cause. In addition, New York's large immigrant population felt they had to compete with free blacks for jobs, and didn't fully support abolition.(i took the test)