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The Sweetest Stand-Off: How Honey Almost Sparked a War Between Iowa and Missouri

The Sweetest Stand-Off: How Honey Almost Sparked a War Between Iowa and Missouri

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Could a few honey-filled trees spark an interstate conflict? In 1839, between the newly formed Iowa Territory and Missouri, it almost did! Join us for the delightful and utterly unique story of the Honey War, a bloodless standoff ignited by tax disputes and the cutting down of wild honey trees. Discover how stubborn governors, mobilized militias, and a Supreme Court ruling ultimately settled this sweet, sticky situation.

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