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12. The Bonus Army March (1932)
During the Great Depression, thousands of World War I veterans marched on Washington, D.C., to demand early payment of a bonus promised for their service. Known as the Bonus Army, these veterans set up camp in the capital, but President Hoover ultimately ordered the U.S. Army to clear the camps by force, leading to violent confrontations.
The Bonus Army March brought attention to the plight of veterans and the struggles faced by the unemployed during the Great Depression. It ultimately spurred changes in how the U.S. government provided for veterans, highlighting the ongoing need for economic justice and support for those who served.
13. The War of the Bucket (1325)
In 1325, a war broke out between the Italian city-states of Modena and Bologna over the theft of a bucket. Yes, an actual bucket. The rivalry between these two cities ran deep, and tensions finally boiled over when Modena stole Bologna’s prized wooden bucket. The resulting battle left thousands dead and has gone down in history as one of the strangest wars ever fought.
Though it sounds absurd, the War of the Bucket shows how seemingly trivial events can ignite conflict, especially when underlying rivalries and tensions are already simmering. Today, it’s a reminder that sometimes pride and symbolism can lead to unintended and even tragic consequences.
14. The Whiskey Rebellion (1791-1794)
The Whiskey Rebellion was one of the first tests of the new American government’s authority. When the government imposed a tax on whiskey, farmers in western Pennsylvania, who often distilled whiskey as a source of income, rose up in protest. President George Washington responded by personally leading troops to quell the rebellion, a powerful statement about federal authority.
