5h 3min, sep 1, 1764 y - Currency Act
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The Currency Act was passed on September 1st, 1764. This act required the colonial assemblies to stop issuing paper money and to retire on schedule all the paper money in circulation. This angered colonist because paper money was a widespread practice used during the war.Added to timeline:
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5h 3min, sep 1, 1764 y
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~ 261 years ago