Subtitle Gangs Of New York Review

: Gangs cleared polling places of rival voters.

The friction between classes and races exploded during the Civil War. The allowed the wealthy to buy their way out of the draft for $300, infuriating the poor Irish community. subtitle Gangs of New York

Street gangs were not independent actors; they were the "muscle" for , the corrupt Democratic political organization. : Gangs cleared polling places of rival voters

: Federal troops redirected from Gettysburg were required to restore order. Legacy of the Gangs Street gangs were not independent actors; they were

: Gang members voted multiple times under different names.

By the late 1800s, the "gangs" evolved. Disorganized street brawling transitioned into the structured hierarchy of , eventually giving rise to the modern American Mafia.

: Catholic and politically loyal to the Democratic machine. Symbol : A dead rabbit impaled on a pike during battle. Political Puppet Masters: Tammany Hall