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March 9, 1775: The Restraining Act Moves Forward

March 9, 1775: The Restraining Act Moves Forward

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March 9, 20252m 49s

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Cover art for March 9, 1775: Portrait of Joseph Hewes, artist unknown

We’ve talked about the New England Restraining Acts in the past, but now they’re being put to actual votes by Parliament. And on this day in 1775, they take another step forward when the House of Commons passes the measure.

With still more economic pressure placed on the Colonies (and the Act itself, by the way, not yet in full force), is it any wonder that the tensions escalated into actual war?

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