: Federal troops redirected from Gettysburg were required to restore order. Legacy of the Gangs
: Catholic and politically loyal to the Democratic machine. Symbol : A dead rabbit impaled on a pike during battle. Political Puppet Masters: Tammany Hall subtitle Gangs of New York
: Anti-immigrant, anti-Catholic, and fiercely patriotic. : Federal troops redirected from Gettysburg were required
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. subtitle Gangs of New York