What the records say
- When
- 1841
- Kind
- Rebellion
- Coordinates
- 41.70° N, 71.50° W
- Description
- attempt to force broader democracy in the U.S. state of Rhode Island
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Dorr Rebellion
Attempt to force broader democracy in the state of Rhode Island
The Dorr Rebellion (1841–1842) was an attempt by residents to force broader democracy in the state of Rhode Island. Led by Thomas Wilson Dorr, the movement mobilized his followers to demand changes to the state's electoral rules. Rhode Island was still using its 1663 colonial charter as a constitution, which required land ownership as a qualification to vote.
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