Massachusetts Banishment Act facts for kids
The Massachusetts Banishment Act was a special law passed in September 1778 during the American Revolutionary War. Its main goal was to stop certain people from coming back to Massachusetts or other American states. These were people who had left and joined the British, who were seen as "enemies" of the new United States. More than 300 individuals were named in this law. Many of them were important officials from the time when Massachusetts was a British colony, known as the Province of Massachusetts Bay.
People Who Couldn't Come Back
The Banishment Act listed many individuals who were not allowed to return to Massachusetts. These people were often loyal to the British Crown during the war. Here are some of the well-known people who were banished:
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