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jan 1, 1769 - Treason Act 1543

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This act meant that Americans who commited crimes in America could be shipped to Britain for trial there. The courts in Britain were often much less forgiving, and this led to further dissatisfaction from the Colonists.

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jan 1, 1769
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~ 257 years ago

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