The Story of Rhode Island

In this conversation with Dr. Patrick Conley we discussed when The Colony of Rhode Island had perhaps the most radical democracy in the world, how that declined in the 19th century, and Thomas Wilson Dorr's impact on Rhode Island's political history.

To learn more about the history of democracy in Rhode Island, I highly recommend checking out Democracy in Decline: Rhode Island’s Constitutional Development 1776–1841 by Dr. Patrick Conley.

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*For an ideal viewing experience, I recommend watching this episode on The Story of Rhode Island YouTube channel.

What is The Story of Rhode Island?

The history of Rhode Island is truly remarkable. The Story of Rhode Island is my humble attempt to tell you some of the stories about the people, places, and events that have made Rhode Island the state it is today.

To learn more about the show visit the Story of Rhode Island Podcast website at https://www.storyofrhodeisland.com/