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North Carolina and the Franklin Statehood Movement Bits of History
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In 1782, a group of North Carolinians living in several far western counties began a secession movement with the goal to form a future state of Franklin. The movement failed, yet it had a tremendous impact on how future states would be formed and approved. Host B.J. Davis talks with Kevin Barksdale, professor of American history at Marshall University, to find out more about the first attempt at secession in U.S. history.
In 1782, a group of North Carolinians living in several far western counties began a secession movement with the goal to form a future state of Franklin. The movement failed, yet it had a tremendous impact on how future states would be formed and approved. Host B.J. Davis talks with Kevin Barksdale, professor of American history at Marshall University, to find out more about the first attempt at secession in U.S. history.
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