Butter rebellion
1766 student protest at Harvard University
Summary
The Butter Rebellion, which took place at Harvard University in 1766, was the first recorded Harvard student protest in what is now the United States. In the decade preceding the American Revolution, economic difficulties made the acquisition of fresh food difficult at Harvard.
Originally created by Cejacks
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What does the ambiguous phrase "the American revolutionary crisis" mean? If it means the American Revolutionary War, that's what it should say. Alternatively, give the date of the satirical account's publication.
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