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United States of America in 1768

Historical records for United States of America in 1768, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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4Events
2Named people
1Places
2Categories

Historical records

February

February 1768Resolution-HillsboroughSamuel Adams

Washington · Government / Continental

The American colonies decide to boycott British imports. Passed in response to the Townshend acts, which raise duties

February 1768Resolutions-HillsboroughSamuel Adams

Washington · Government / Continental

The American colonies decide to boycott British imports. Passed in response to the Townshend acts, which raise duties

Other Events

1768ElectionJohn Hancock

Government / Government of USA

Elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives

1768Massachusetts HouseJohn Hancock

Government / Government of USA

Elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives

Names involved

John HancockSamuel Adams

Places involved

Washington

Provenance

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