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Introduction of the Port Bill
- When
- 18 March 1774
- Where
- Parliament of Great Britain
Lord North introduced the Port Bill to Parliament on March 18, 1774, proposing a blockade of Boston until restitution was made.
The bill specifically outlawed the use of the Port of Boston for landing, discharging, loading, or shipping goods. It required payment to the King's treasury for lost customs duties and to the East India Company for damages.
Sources
- Boston Port Act Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
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