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Second page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston
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Second page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston
AQS256886 Second page of a broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston, 1774 (newsprint) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: the Boston Port Act was an act of the Parliament of Great Britain enacted 31st March 1774 as a response to the Boston Tea Party, it essentially closed the Port of Boston to all ships regardless of their business until restitution was made to the Kings treasury, for customs duty lost, and to the East India Company for damages suffered; one of the Intolerable, Punitive or Coercive Acts; ); eCourtesy, American Antiquarian Society; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22659802
© Courtesy, American Antiquarian Society / Bridgeman Images
Broadsheet Colonies Dominion Extortion Massachusetts Pamphlet Parliamentary Reparations Jurisdiction Punishment Sanctions
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This print showcases the second page of a historic broadside outlining the Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston in 1774. Created by an anonymous American artist from the 19th century, this print is now housed at the esteemed American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts. The Act for Blocking up the Harbour of Boston was a direct response to the infamous Boston Tea Party and was enacted by the Parliament of Great Britain on March 31st, 1774. This act effectively closed down Boston's harbor to all ships, regardless of their purpose or business until restitution could be made. The aim was to recover lost customs duty and compensate damages suffered by the East India Company. Considered one of several Intolerable Acts imposed upon colonial America, this particular act aimed to exert parliamentary jurisdiction over rebellious colonies. It served as both punishment and coercion towards Massachusetts specifically. This rare glimpse into history offers us insight into a time when tensions between Great Britain and its American colonies were reaching boiling point. The broadside serves as a reminder of how economic sanctions were used as tools for extortion and control during this tumultuous period. As we reflect on this image, let us remember that it represents not only an important moment in United States history but also highlights themes such as colonial dominion, reparations, punishment, and ultimately paved the way for independence.
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