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You Forge a Pike and March for a Lost Election - Would You?
A carpenter refuses to build a gallows for men he believes are innocent, facing a charge of treason for a lost election. What would you do when all other options are exhausted?
You Forge a Pike and March for a Lost Election - Would You?
This episode explores the human question of when a person stops petitioning and starts taking actions that could lead to their death. It delves into the events of Upper Canada in the 1830s, examining the motivations behind Samuel Lount's decision to join a rebellion.
Person: Samuel Lount
Date: December 1837
Location: Upper Canada
Event: Upper Canada Rebellion…
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