In this conversation with Dr. Erik Chaput we discussed the life of Thomas Wilson Dorr and the 1842 political upheaval he eventually led.  

To learn more about Thomas Wilson Dorr, I highly recommend checking out the resources below:

• The People's Martyr: Thomas Wilson Dorr and His 1842 Rhode Island Rebellion by Dr. Erik Chaput
• The Selected Writings of Thomas Wilson Dorr by Erik J. Chaput and Russell J. DeSimone
• The Dorr Rebellion Project

To learn more about this episode go to The Story of Rhode Island website