The royal government of the Province of Massachusetts Bay existed "de facto" until early October 1774, when members of the General Court of Massachusetts met in contravention of the Massachusetts Government Act and established the Massachusetts Provincial Congress.
The royal government of the Province of Massachusetts Bay existed "de facto" until early October 1774. Members of the General Court of Massachusetts met in contravention of the Massachusetts Government Act. Members of the General Court of Massachusetts established the Massachusetts Provincial Congress.