By the late 1800s, the "gangs" evolved. Disorganized street brawling transitioned into the structured hierarchy of , eventually giving rise to the modern American Mafia.
: Riots quickly turned from anti-government to horrific racial violence. Duration : Four days of burning, looting, and lynching. subtitle Gangs of New York
The friction between classes and races exploded during the Civil War. The allowed the wealthy to buy their way out of the draft for $300, infuriating the poor Irish community. By the late 1800s, the "gangs" evolved
: Gang members voted multiple times under different names. By the late 1800s
: Built on gambling, prostitution, and underground fighting.