mar 18, 1766 - Declaratory Act
Description:
The Declaratory Act was a law enacted by the British Parliament in 1766, immediately following the repeal of the Stamp Act. The Act asserted Parliament's authority to make laws binding the American colonies "in all cases whatsoever," thus maintaining the political power of Britain over the colonies even while it eased specific tax laws.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 18, 1766
Now
~ 259 years ago