legislate for the colonies, further igniting the desire for self-governance. The Tea Act of 1773: The legislation that triggered the Boston Tea Party, a defining moment in the revolutionary movement.

Cape Ann Museum has a weekend of free activities taking place as the city prepares for the 250th anniversary of the ...

Dr. Joseph Warren lived just up the hill from Revere. He was a Son of Liberty and a leader in the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. On the night of April 18, he dashed off a quick note to Revere ...

July 1: Cherokee attack the southern frontier. July 4: Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence. It’s worth noting ...

Feb. 10: The Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War. The English drive the French from North America, and the English national debt soars. Oct. 7: Proclamation of 1763 — King George III ...

It explained that the Finance Minister has the power to exempt this duty under the Stamp Act 1949. “Employment contracts finalised beginning Jan 1 next year, however, are subject to stamp duty ...