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Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence
Corporate Restrictions and the Boston Tea Party Legacy
Early American corporations were strictly limited by state charters to prevent the kind of abuse seen with the Hudson Bay and East India Tea companies. These artificial constructs were forbidden from participating in politics or owning stock in other corporations and were legally required to serve the public good. Violations of these charters could lead to the dissolution of the company and personal liability for those responsible.