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Civilians Attack Feds
In Baltimore, Maryland, the 7th regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers are attacked by a mob of townspeople who support the Confederacy
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In this striking historical image from the Mary Evans Picture Library, we witness a pivotal moment in the American Civil War as a mob of civilians in Baltimore, Maryland, attack the 7th regiment of Massachusetts Volunteers on April 19, 1861. The tension between the Northern and Southern states had been escalating for weeks, and the arrival of Union troops in Baltimore, a city deeply divided in its loyalties, proved to be the spark that ignited violence. The 7th Massachusetts Regiment, fresh from their train, were making their way through the streets of Baltimore when they were met with a hostile reception from a mob of townspeople who sympathized with the Confederacy. The soldiers were pelted with rocks, bricks, and other projectiles, and their horses were attacked and trampled. The scene in this photograph captures the chaos and intensity of the moment, with soldiers brandishing their rifles and bayonets, while civilians, some waving Confederate flags, engage in hand-to-hand combat. The attack on the 7th Massachusetts Regiment was a turning point in the conflict between the North and South, and it highlighted the deep-rooted divisions that existed within American society at the time. The incident led to the suspension of civil liberties in Baltimore, and the deployment of more federal troops to the city to restore order. The events of April 19, 1861, foreshadowed the larger-scale military engagements that would soon follow, as the United States plunged deeper into the Civil War. This powerful image provides a glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history, capturing the raw emotion and intensity of the conflict between the Union and Confederate forces. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and struggles that defined the Civil War era and the enduring impact of that period on American history.
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