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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.
Thomas Wilson Dorr (November 5, 1805 – December 27, 1854), was an American politician and reformer in Rhode Island, best known for leading the Dorr Rebellion. Early life, family, and education [ edit ]
1765 - Black Boys Rebellion, 1765 & 1769, Revolt against British policy regarding American Indians in western Pennsylvania. Conococheague Valley, colonial Pennsylvania 1765 - Stamp Act 1765 riots, Protests and riots in Boston, later spread throughout the colonies, notably Rhode Island, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and South ...
King and his coalition declared martial law on May 4, 1842. The state militia ended the rebellion by the end of the summer of 1842. [1] The Law and Order Party were initially opposed to extending suffrage, but they realized that the 1663 charter was archaic. After the rebellion, it became clear that they needed to compromise.
Rhode Island's only rugby league team was the Rhode Island Rebellion, a semi-professional team that was a founding member of the USA Rugby League, which was at the time the top competition in the United States for the sport of rugby league. [188] [189] The Rebellion played their home games at Classical High School in Providence. [190]
Rhode Island state coat of arms. Rhode Island acquired a reputation for opposing a closer union with the other former British colonies that had formed the United States of America. [1] [2] It vetoed an act of the Congress of the Confederation which earned it a number of deprecatory nicknames, including "Rogue Island" and "the Perverse Sister". [1]
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This category includes people associated with Rhode Island during the American Revolution. People in this category should not also be placed in Category:People of colonial Rhode Island, unless they were notable in Rhode Island before the Revolutionary era (i.e., before about 1765).