Queen Anne (r. 1702 – 1714) lends her assent to the Bankruptcy Act of 1705, making bankruptcy a capital offense punishable by hanging.

       [restored 5/29/2021] Thanks to Jim Lorenz for this entry. >>>NOTE<<< The exact date for this event is not known.  This approximate assignment was made for sorting purposes.  If you determine the correct date and notify Tom Caldwell at tacaldwelljr@yahoo.com—with a verifiable reference—you will get credit for clarifying history.  Look at: HB103.W56 2002