Episode 2 of 3
Symbolic Attacks
- When
- July 1834
- Where
- New York City
Rioters targeted buildings associated with abolitionists and African Americans. One group carried a hogshead of black ink intended to dunk white abolitionists, symbolizing racial inversion.
The mob targeted homes, businesses, churches, and other buildings associated with the abolitionists and African Americans. One group of rioters reportedly carried a hogshead of black ink with which to dunk white abolitionists, reflecting the symbolic nature of the violence against perceived social transgressions.
Sources
- 1834 New York anti-abolitionist riots Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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