1 Jan 1689 Jahr - Leisler's Rebellion

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This was a class revolt in New York that was led by merchant Jacob Leisler. He led a group of artisans and lawless renters in protest against new taxes. The significance of this event was that it established early in American history, the prescedent of organized protest against establishment interests that eventually evolved into organized labor.

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