Question

Why was the New York Draft Riot defined as a riot and not just considered a mob incident?

(1 point)
Responses

There was some violence.

The violence targeted only one group.

There was no clear purpose to the riot.

The violence was neither organized nor directed.

Answer 1

The New York Draft Riot is defined as a riot rather than just a mob incident primarily because **the violence targeted only one group**. The riots were largely directed against African Americans, reflecting deep social tensions and issues of race during that time.