There’s a Riot Goin’ On: Riots in U.S. History (Part One): Quick Facts

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Boston Massacre

Portrait of Crispus Attucks, shown from the chest up wearing a dark coat and white cravat, with short hair and a neutral expression.

Draft Riot of 1863

Massacre at Rock Springs

Great Railroad Strike of 1877

Haymarket Affair

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