Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for March 30, 2026
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March 30, 2026: Two hundred and fifty-one (251) years ago, on March 30, 1775, the New England Restraining Act was endorsed by King George III. The act, which would be enforced starting on July 1, was set to force the New England colonies to solely trade with Great Britain. Later that month, on July 20, an additional rule preventing fishing in the North Atlantic would be enforced. The Prime Minister of Great Britain, Frederick, Lord North, was hoping to make peace by also introducing the Conciliatory Proposition to Parliament on the same day. This would allow colonists to give money to Great Britain voluntarily, rather than through taxes. However, peace would not be achieved, as North had already ordered General Thomas Gage to head to Concord, Massachusetts, to seize military equipment. The plan also included arresting John Hancock and Samuel Adams. These orders arrived in Boston before the Conciliatory Proposition, leading to the first battle of the Revolutionary War at Concord Bridge.[1]
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- March 27, 2026-57 state executive incumbents are term-limited and cannot run for re-election in 2026
- March 26, 2026-24% of voters say their personal finances are getting better
- March 25, 2026-72% of voters say the U.S. was founded on the ideals of freedom, equality, and self-governance
- March 24, 2026-27% of voters have very closely followed news of the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran
- March 23, 2026-251 years ago, Patrick Henry delivered his “Give me liberty, or give me death!” speech
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