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Weird Laws: NY Banned Masks in 1845 to Stop Farmers, It Never Ended

Weird Laws: NY Banned Masks in 1845 to Stop Farmers, It Never Ended — the strangest law in New York history and the farmer uprising that created it. In 1845, New York banned masks on public roads. Not because of the Klan — they didn't exist yet. This New York mask law was created to stop farmers dressed in their wives' calico dresses, wearing sheepskin masks, calling themselves "Indians." They were fighting feudalism. In America. And 180 years later, this weird law is still making headlines. In this video, you'll discover: The Anti-Rent War — a forgotten farmer uprising that shook New York Why the Calico Indians dressed in disguises to fight landlords How this 1845 mask law was used against transgender people and Occupy Wall Street protesters Why New York repealed the law in 2020 — and brought it back in 2025 📌 Visual Note: Some historical scenes are AI recreations to help visualize 1840s New York and the Anti-Rent War era. All facts about the New York mask law, the Calico Indians, and the Patroon system are from official state records, court documents, and historical archives. ————————————— ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Arrest That Used an 1845 Law 1:05 - What the Law Actually Says 3:00 - The Anti-Rent War Begins 6:15 - The Patroon System: Feudalism in America 9:00 - The Death That Changed Everything 11:30 - How the Law Was Used for 175 Years 14:00 - 2020 Repeal and 2025 Return 15:20 - What This Means Today ————————————— 📚 SOURCES & FURTHER READING: New York State Legislature: Laws of 1845, Chapter 3 Church of American Knights of the KKK v. Kerik, 356 F.3d 197 (2d Cir. 2004) New York State Archives & Historical Society "Tin Horns and Calico" by Henry Christman (1945) New York Penal Law § 240.35(4) — repealed 2020 New York Penal Law § 205.35 — signed May 2025 ————————————— Had you heard of the Anti-Rent War before this video? Do you know any weird laws from your state? Drop them in the comments — I might cover them next! If you want more forgotten history and strange laws, hit subscribe for new videos every week. #NewYorkHistory #WeirdLaws #AntiRentWar #AmericanHistory #ForgottenHistory #CalicoIndians #NYHistory