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Name: Great Republic of Rough and Ready

Type: Polity

Start: 1850 AD

End: 1850 AD

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Was a ephimeral Republic in Northern California.

Establishment

  • April 1850: The secession of the Great Republic of Rough and Ready in 1850 was led by the residents of the mining town in California, including Colonel E.F. Brundage and Captain A.A. Townsend. They declared independence to avoid paying high mining taxes imposed by the state government.

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    Disestablishment

  • July 1850: In 1850, the Great Republic of Rough and Ready rejoined the Union after being an independent territory. This decision was made following the signing of the Compromise of 1850, which resolved several issues related to the expansion of slavery in the United States.

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