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The '''Bowery Boys''' | The '''Bowery Boys''' were a {{Wiki|Nativism (politics)|nativist}}, {{Wiki|Anti-Catholicism|anti-Catholic}}, and {{Wiki|Anti-Irish sentiment|anti-Irish}} [[gang]] based in [[New York City]] during the early-to-mid 19th century. Primarily composed of volunteer firemen, they often clashed with rival fire companies and feuded with the notorious [[Five Points, Manhattan|Five Points]] gangs. Despite their reputation, many Bowery Boys led law-abiding lives, and their distinctive attire paid homage to their roots as firemen. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In July 1863, during the [[New York City draft riots]], a violent upheaval sparked by discontent over conscription during the [[American Civil War]], the gang | In July 1863, during the [[New York City draft riots]], a violent upheaval sparked by discontent over conscription during the [[American Civil War]], the gang was initially held back from joining in the riots by their co-leader [[William Varley]] under the advisement of the [[American Brotherhood of Assassins|American Assassin]] [[Varius]].<ref name="ACLD Ch12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Chapter 12</ref> The [[American Rite of the Templar Order|American Templars]]' [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master]] [[William M. Tweed]] also approached the gang with a proposal to spread chaos during the riots, though they quickly rejected his offer,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants]]'' – Prologue</ref> especially due to his involvement with the pro-Irish [[Tammany Hall]] political organization.<ref name="WP">{{WP|Bowery Boys}}</ref> Many gang members later disobeyed Varley and allied with the Five Points gangs to stop the riots,<ref name="ACLD Ch12"/> though in the chaos, they also participated in some minor looting.<ref name="WP"/> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Revision as of 18:10, 3 May 2026
The Bowery Boys were a nativist, anti-Catholic, and anti-Irish gang based in New York City during the early-to-mid 19th century. Primarily composed of volunteer firemen, they often clashed with rival fire companies and feuded with the notorious Five Points gangs. Despite their reputation, many Bowery Boys led law-abiding lives, and their distinctive attire paid homage to their roots as firemen.
History
In July 1863, during the New York City draft riots, a violent upheaval sparked by discontent over conscription during the American Civil War, the gang was initially held back from joining in the riots by their co-leader William Varley under the advisement of the American Assassin Varius.[1] The American Templars' Grand Master William M. Tweed also approached the gang with a proposal to spread chaos during the riots, though they quickly rejected his offer,[2] especially due to his involvement with the pro-Irish Tammany Hall political organization.[3] Many gang members later disobeyed Varley and allied with the Five Points gangs to stop the riots,[1] though in the chaos, they also participated in some minor looting.[3]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Chapter 12
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Prologue
- ↑ 3.0 3.1
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