The powerful nations of Europe were ready to formally expand their empires into Asia and Africa. Known as New Imperialism, this desire for expansion was motivated by many things, not the least of which were the promise of economic growth, the sting of national rivalries, and a sense of moral superiority.
The correct answer is "the Civil War."
The statement above refers to conscription during the Civil War conflict.
After the United States Congress issued the Conscription Act in 1863. The idea was to draft many men into the army to fight in the war. However, there was a possibility to pay $300 to get a substitution. This, of course, to avoid being drafted. And that is when the problem started. New Yorkers were upset at the decision and many of them took the streets to protest. People from New York protested in violent ways. Government officials, black people, and even Protestant clergy received aggressions from protesters.
<span>There was a general feeling that this was a European conflict in which the US had no place involving itself. Plus, the US being made up of so many immigrants from countries that were both the Allied and Central Powers it was difficult to actually take a side. Hope this helps
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