1834
Anti-Abolitionist Riot
In 1834, an anti-abolitionist riot occurred in New York City, representing early organized resistance to the abolition of slavery. The riot was part of a broader pattern of racial and political violence in the decades leading up to the Civil War. This …
New York City, New York, NY
Racial violence
Slavery & emancipation
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In 1834, an anti-abolitionist riot occurred in New York City, representing early organized resistance to the abolition of slavery. The riot was part of a broader pattern of racial and political violence in the decades leading up to the Civil War. This event demonstrates the deep divisions over slavery and racial equality in the early 19th century.