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What was the spark for a deadly riot in New York in 1863?

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Definitions:

The I

A term that can refer to the self as subject, the aspect of one's self that is conscious and thinks, differing from the observed self or "me."

Occupy Movement

A global protest movement against social and economic inequality, known for its encampments and public demonstrations.

Class Conflict

The tension or antagonism that exists in society due to competing socioeconomic interests and desires between people of different classes.

Alienation

The feeling of being isolated and disconnected from one’s community, work, or sense of self, often discussed in social, economic, and psychological contexts.

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