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The "Five Points" was a notorious slum formed by the intersection of Anthony, Orange, and Cross streets. It was the most densely populated and dangerous area in the world at the time. : Families crammed into rotting tenements.

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.

: Built on gambling, prostitution, and underground fighting. subtitle Gangs of New York

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

By the late 1800s, the "gangs" evolved. Disorganized street brawling transitioned into the structured hierarchy of , eventually giving rise to the modern American Mafia. The "Five Points" was a notorious slum formed

The conflict wasn't just about territory; it was a battle over the definition of an "American." The Nativists (The Bowery Boys) : William "Bill the Butcher" Poole.

: Riots quickly turned from anti-government to horrific racial violence. Duration : Four days of burning, looting, and lynching. The friction between classes and races exploded during

: Gangs cleared polling places of rival voters.