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**Allbrunette** · 05-24-2006, 08:00 AM

That's a real shame, because the 1863 draft riots depicted in the film were of national and historical importance. *I believe the draft riots remain the bloodiest urban uprising in American history.
Also, think about the situation: *The riots happened just after Gettysburg, incited by the US's first ever conscription act. *The Civil War (or War between the States if you're from Dixie) seemed like it might never end, and it was bloodier and costlier than anyone could have imagined. *There's fighting from Virginia to Texas, Martial law in the border states, and now the nation's most important city is in total anarchy. *What a mess. *

05-24-2006, 08:00 AM	#12
Allbrunette Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 375 Senior Member	That's a real shame, because the 1863 draft riots depicted in the film were of national and historical importance. I believe the draft riots remain the bloodiest urban uprising in American history. Also, think about the situation: The riots happened just after Gettysburg, incited by the US's first ever conscription act. The Civil War (or War between the States if you're from Dixie) seemed like it might never end, and it was bloodier and costlier than anyone could have imagined. There's fighting from Virginia to Texas, Martial law in the border states, and now the nation's most important city is in total anarchy. What a mess.
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