Gangs of new york did have one to two slip ups. Here are some facts that show when the movie is not historically accurate.
In the movie they are always drinking from Pewter mugs. This was not very common at all.
5 points was a dangerous place to live in 1850. the movie exaggerates this a little too much.
The Bowery Boys started off as a political club to promote candidates in elections with no violence.
The real Bill Poole, Bill Cutting, was killed in 1855 prior to dead rabbits riot and draft.
The first riot should be in summer time and not in the winter time.
In the movie they are always drinking from Pewter mugs. This was not very common at all.
5 points was a dangerous place to live in 1850. the movie exaggerates this a little too much.
The Bowery Boys started off as a political club to promote candidates in elections with no violence.
The real Bill Poole, Bill Cutting, was killed in 1855 prior to dead rabbits riot and draft.
The first riot should be in summer time and not in the winter time.