asked 15.5k views
2 votes
What was John Hancock fined for?

asked
User Nyxz
by
8.8k points

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer: John Hancock was charged for smuggling Madeira wine.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hancock was charged for smuggling Madeira wine and for having reloaded the liberty with oil and tar without giving bond therefore violating Britain's acts of trade

answered
User Kelu Thatsall
by
8.3k points
5 votes

Answer:

Hancock was charged for smuggling Madeira wine and for having reloaded the Liberty with oil and tar without giving bond therefore violating Britain’s Acts of Trade. In mid August the Liberty was declared forfeit and repossessed by customs. It was determined that Hancock had to pay a fine of £9,000 for smuggling.

Step-by-step explanation:

answered
User Felipe Belluco
by
8.4k points

No related questions found

Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.