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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 ]
Rhode Island held a constitutional convention in 1841. [1] Prior to 1842, Rhode Island was still governed by the 1663 Royal Charter.At nearly two centuries old, the document essentially restricted voting rights to a very small population of elite, rural, landowning native-born white males.
Submitted opinion column: Erik J. Chaput is the author of "The People’s Martyr: Thomas Wilson Dorr and His 1842 Rhode Island Rebellion," which utilizes material from the State Archives.
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.
Alfred Niger (c. 1797—August 25, 1862) was a free African-American activist who lived in Providence, Rhode Island and worked as a barber. [1] Niger was a leading influential figure in the movement for Black suffrage in early 19th century Rhode Island, during the onset of the Dorr Rebellion.
The rebellion was put down within a few days. [14] Local blacks were massacred. Led to discriminatory legislation against both free blacks and slaves Dorr Rebellion: 1841–1842 Rhode Island: Attempt to force a new government of Rhode Island under a new constitution that allowed more men to vote [15] Dorrites
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