PCNTV

Sign In Home Live Politics History 250th Sports Search Shop Donate Subscribe


ADVERTISEMENT

The Fries Rebellion

[2025] In 1799, John Fries led Macungie Township farmers and others to revolt against newly imposed federal taxes. Fries and others were arrested and tried for treason, but President John Adams pardoned them.


Related Video

Christian Sanderson Museum Its History

Christian Sanderson Museum, It's History!

Why Not in Pennsylvania Womens Suffrage in the Keystone State 19101920 1  Womens History Month

Why Not in Pennsylvania? Women's Suffrage in the Keystone State: 1910-1920 #1 - Women's History Month

Cable Pioneer Shorts Ralph Roberts 2 2001

Cable Pioneer Shorts: Ralph Roberts #2 (2001)