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Molasses Act
A Parliament was passed (Molasses Act) to squelch North American trade with French West Indies. -
Goldfishing
There were numerous fishes at the time, which was a huge advantage. It was so big that it held back the progress of sailing vessels. -
Economic Issues
Boston contained numerous homeless and poor people. They were supported by public health charity, had to wear a red "p" on their clothing. -
Sign of the Pinery Tree
A career image recognized as the Liberty tree (which is a sun over a pine tree) references the Sons of Liberty. -
Population
About 2.5 million people inhabited the thirteen colonies. About half a million were black. -
Magnetic Dispensary
One of Ben Franklin's experiments. Static electricity was generated by a machine was used for medicinal and entertainment purposes.