1732                 Documents in Year 1733                      1734

Links of Interest:

  • State of Georgia established, last of the 13 colonies

    • "The proprietor of the Georgia Colony, James Edward Oglethorpe disembarks in Charleston, South Carolina, accompanied by 130 prospective colonists. Oglethorpe also brings with him the new Georgia charter. Georgia is the last of the original 13 colonies to be established." The city of Savannah is founded.
    The Almanac of American History by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Brompton: CT 1993. (p. 83)

  • Molasses Act Passed 17 May 1733

    • "The English Parliament passes the Molasses Act which sets heavy duties on all molasses, rum and sugar imported to the American colonies from Caribbean islands other than those under British control. The purpose of this act is to protect English West Indies planters from foreigh competition."
    The Almanac of American History by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Brompton: CT 1993. (p. 83)

  • Influenza Epidemic in American colonies

    • "An influenza epidemic rages through New York City and Philadelphia."
    The Almanac of American History by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Brompton: CT 1993. (p. 83)

 

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