Historical Events tagged with "john sevier"
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Franklin Declares Independence from North Carolina
In 1784, a group of settlers in Western North Carolina, now eastern Tennessee, declared independence from North Carolina and established the state of Franklin. The move stemmed from frustrations with distant governmental authority and local governance issues. John Sevier emerged as a prominent leader, serving as the first governor of this short-lived republic, which sought to address the needs and concerns of the region's settlers. Despite its aspirations, Franklin failed to gain acceptance into the United States and ultimately dissolved after four years.
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