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The White Pine Acts - Who Knew?

Title: The White Pine Acts - Who Knew?
Creator: ConnecticutHistory.org Staff
Link: https://connecticuthistory.org/the-white-pine-acts-who-knew/
Is Online: Yes
Description: The British government made it illegal for colonials to cut down white pine trees over 24 inches in diameter—preserving the trees for use as masts on British naval ships.
CT 250 Theme: Doing History
Date: 2021
Topics: Agriculture; Law; Crime and punishment
Resource Type: Web Resource
Focus: State, Town
Time Period: Revoltionary Period (1775-1800)
Source of Content: ConnecticutHistory.org
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