10. During the disputed gubernatorial election of 1879, Major General Joshua Chamberlain was the commander of the Maine Militia. The incumbent Democratic Governor Garcelon asked General Chamberlain to use the Militia to prevent the Republican candidate from taking office. General Chamberlain refused to do so. This incident became known as
You answered, the Twelve Days that Shook Maine. Yes. Joshua Chamberlain refused to use the Maine Militia (today's National Guard) to enforce Governor Garcelon's choice in the disputed election. The twelve-day period during which the election was hotly disputed became known as the Twelve Days that Shook Maine.