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The Dorr Rebellion (1841–1842) (also referred to as Dorr's Rebellion, Dorr's War or Dorr War) was an attempt by residents to force broader democracy in the state of Rhode Island. It was led by Thomas Wilson Dorr, who mobilized his followers to demand changes to the state's electoral rules. The state was still using its 1663 colonial charter ...
Thomas Wilson Dorr was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Sullivan and Lydia (Allen) Dorr. His father was a prosperous manufacturer and co-owner of Bernon Mill Village. Dorr's family occupied a good social position. He had sisters and other siblings. As a boy, he attended Phillips Exeter Academy.
World War I-era chemical ammunition is still found, unexploded, at former battle, storage, or test sites and poses an ongoing threat to inhabitants of Belgium, France and other countries. [29] Camp American University where American chemical weapons were developed and later buried, has undergone 20 years of remediation efforts. [30] [31]
This is a list of sieges, land and naval battles of the War of the Fourth Coalition (9 October 1806 – 9 July 1807). It can be divided into several campaigns:
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941) and the entry of the U.S. into World War II, the War-Time Commission was formed within the Department of Education to be responsible for this and other special training activities. The program was again renamed, becoming ESMWT, and continued as such through June 1945.
Ebenezer Pearson Dorr (13 March 1817 – 29 March 1881) was a merchant sailor, insurance executive, and meteorologist. Dorr was born in Hartford, Vermont . His earliest inclinations were for a seafaring life and when only ten years of age he sailed from Newburyport as a boy before the mast.
Articles relating to the War of the Fourth Coalition (1806-1807) and its depictions. The war saw a multinational coalition fight against Napoleon 's French Empire , subsequently being defeated. The main coalition partners were Prussia and Russia with Saxony , Sweden , and Great Britain also contributing.
This category contains historical naval battles fought as part of the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War (1780–1784). Please see the category guidelines for more information. Pages in category "Naval battles of the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War"