may 7, 1686 - Establishment of the Dominion of New England
Description:
The Dominion of New England was a single administrative union created by the British monarchy that incorporated the New England colonies and later, New York and New Jersey. It was designed to tighten control over the colonies, enforce the Navigation Acts, and streamline colonial defense, but it was highly unpopular due to its abolishment of local assemblies and was dissolved after the Glorious Revolution in England in 1689.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 7, 1686
Now
~ 339 years ago