The Black Boys rebellion

Black Boys Rebellion
Part of Pontiac's War

Monument to James Smith's Rangers near the site of Fort Loudoun in Franklin County
Date5 March - 18 November 1765
(8 months, 1 week and 6 days)
Location
Pennsylvania, Great Britain
Belligerents
Great Britain Black Boys
Commanders and leaders
Charles Grant James Smith

The Black Boys Rebellion, Smith's Rebellion or Allegheny Uprising, was an armed uprising in the Province of Pennsylvania between March 5 and November 18, 1765. The nine-month uprising began when a wagon train loaded with illegal "warlike goods" was discovered at Pawling's Tavern (south of Greencastle, Pennsylvania). Alarmed by the train's contents, citizens led by James Smith intercepted and destroyed the goods (valued at over $1 million in today's currency) at a mountain pass near Sideling Hill. The numerous clashes afterwards involved more destruction, firefights, arrests, a kidnapping, legal maneuvers, a court trial, a two-day siege, and one casualty.

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