jan 4, 1761 - Smuggling Crackdown
Description:
During the French and Indian War, the British had cracked down on colonial smuggling. In 1761, the royal governor of Massachusetts authorized the use of the writs of assistance, which allowed any British customs official to search any ship or building. This outraged the merchants of Boston.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 4, 1761
Now
~ 264 years ago