Events tagged with "food scarcity"

Historical Events tagged with "food scarcity"

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Richmond Bread Riot Sparks Civil Unrest

April 2nd, 1863 161 years ago

In 1863, women in Richmond, Virginia, led a large-scale bread riot due to rising food prices and scarcity. This protest saw hundreds of women march through the streets, demanding access to food as the Civil War intensified. The situation escalated, leading to the looting of bakeries and stores. The local militia intervened, but the unrest highlighted the severe hardships facing families amidst ongoing wartime struggles.