Benjamin Franklin opposed the Crown's policies restricting western lands, while the British Museum displayed artifacts related to the colonial war.
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Updated Jul 3
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What happened
Benjamin Franklin opposed the Crown's policies restricting western lands, while the British Museum displayed artifacts related to the colonial war.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Crown addressed Parliament regarding colonial status as imperial policy clashed with colonial calls for self-governance.Sub-event
Franklin challenged the Crown's land policies, and the museum showcased artifacts from the colonial conflict.1 source
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The entities involved
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Benjamin Franklin
American writer and professor (born 1939)
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British Museum
national museum in London, United Kingdom