
Stuff You Missed in History Class The Honey War
Jan 25, 2016
The podcast explores the historical dispute between Missouri and Iowa over state lines, including sub-par surveying work and the conflict escalating to the cutting down of valuable bee trees. It delves into the silly and bureaucratic nature of the Honey War and the eventual resolution by involving the federal government. Plus, discover the challenges faced in surveying and maintaining the boundary line.
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Lost Boundary: Sullivan's Mistakes and the Dispute Between Missouri and Iowa
05:34 • 6min
Missouri-Iowa border conflict and the Honey War
11:58 • 4min
Conflict Escalates and Bee Trees Cut Down
15:37 • 4min
Governor Conflict and the Formation of Militias
19:12 • 5min
Boundary Dispute and Surveying Challenges
24:01 • 11min
Chapter with Multiple Ads/Sponsors
34:34 • 2min
