Question

Why where African Americans a main target of the draft riots? Support your answer with evedince from the text

Answer 1

The New York Draft Riots occurred in July 1863, when the anger of working-class New Yorkers over a new ... many more seriously injured, and African-Americans were often the target of the rioters' violence.

Answer 2

Answer:

the answer is A

Explanation:

 African-Americans were seen as competitors for immigrants trying to secure low wage jobs.