Charles II (a secret Catholic, r. 1649 – 1651, in Scotland; 1660 – 1685, in England and Scotland), revokes the colonial charter of Massachusetts Bay, after Governor Simon Bradstreet refused to implement the king’s desired power consolidation.
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Authority:
“Law of the Jungle”
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References:
1689 Boston revolt – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Historical Events for Year 1684
www.historyorb.com/events/date/1684