Rebellions/Controversies in US History

Indians attacked white settlements; led to the creation of the Proclamation Line of 1763, prohibiting white settlements to the west of the Appalachian Mountains.

A group of 14,000 unemployed military veterans went to lobby Congress in Washington for a payment approved in 1926; removed by federal troops headed by MacArthur, Eisenhower, and Patton.

Group of men from Pennsylvania murdered 20 Conestoga Indians, upset at not receiving aid to stop Indian attacks; they were talked out of continuing their rampage by Benjamin Franklin.

A 6-day race riot in Los Angeles; 34 people were killed, and many other race riots followed.

A major armed uprising in colonial Virginia caused by high taxes and frontier conflict; resulted in burning of Jamestown.

3 American men were sent to persuade the French to stop harassing American ships; each were met by a French advisor to solicit bribes from them, and all 3 refused; led to great public resentment of the French when news broke.

Caused by high taxes and economic hardships; an upset farmer led a force to close courthouses so no more people would go to jail for not paying taxes; led to questioning of the Articles of Confederation and the creation of the Constitution.

Populist businessman led a march of millions of unemployed people into Washington, demanding a work relief program.

Reports that an American unit killed civilians in Vietnam, including women and children; led to controversy over the purpose of the war and bad press for the LBJ administration.

Violent uprising by farmers in western Pennsylvania, due to high taxes on a certain alcoholic beverage; ended with a show of force by Washington, demonstrating new government's authority.