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The New York City Draft Riots: A Role Play
In this activity students research roles as either Irish immigrants or African-American residents in the midst of the New York City Draft Riots that took place in July 1863. Students gather evidence from primary sources to develop their characters, [...]
Item Type: Teaching Activity
Historical Era: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)
Uncovering Five Points: Evidence from a NYC Immigrant Neighborhood
This database allows users to explore Five Points using data compiled from the 1855 New York State Census. Search census records from 1,333 individuals in the database to learn about the residents of New York City's legendary immigrant neighborhood.
Tags: Five Points, Irish Immigration
Item Type: Website
Historical Era: Antebellum America (1816-1860)