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United States of America in 1770

Historical records for United States of America in 1770, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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March

March 1770Boston MassacreJohn Hancock

Boston · Government / Government of USA

After the Boston Massacre a meeting of citizens at Faneuil Hall appoints a committee, which includes Hancock, to meet with Governor Hutchinson and Colonel Dalrymple to demand the removal of the troops

Names involved

John Hancock

Places involved

Boston

Provenance

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