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The 1863 New York City Draft Riots were largely fueled by:

The severe and ongoing lack of food, clean water, and fuel in Northern cities
Resentment among working-class immigrants over the $300 commutation fee
A widespread desire among Northern civilians to see the South win the war immediately
Ongoing protests against the Union's use of steam-powered warships

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Correct answer: Resentment among working-class immigrants over the $300 commutation fee

Working-class men, many of them Irish immigrants, were outraged that wealthy individuals could pay to avoid the draft. The riots turned into a violent racial conflict as rioters targeted African Americans, blaming them for the war.

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