Historical Events tagged with "king williams war"
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Massachusetts Issues the First Paper Currency
In February 1690, the colony of Massachusetts issued paper money for the first time in the Americas to fund military efforts during King William's War. The move marked a significant shift in the economic practices of the colonies, responding to a desperate need for currency in the face of war expenses. The money was initially used to pay soldiers and contractors, aiming to support the military campaign against French forces in Canada. This introduction of paper currency was a practical solution that would lead to broader acceptance and utility of paper money in the colonial economy.
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