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August 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1676 Death in battle of Native American King Philip, weakening King Philip’s warriors; war ends in 1678 1822 Birth date in Gorham of…
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August 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1676 Death in battle of Native American King Philip, weakening King Philip’s warriors; war ends in 1678 1822 Birth date in Gorham of…
1651-1774 Massachusetts asserts its claim to Maine and takes over in 1652. Royal commissioners set up an independent government in Maine in 166, but Massachusetts regains control in 1668. Many towns in Maine are incorporated during the period, developing a core of local government and for future resistance to Massachusetts. 1651 Massachusetts asserts its claim…