Lesson 67 of 84 · American Revolution Compare
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party, which took place on December 16, 1773, was a pivotal act of protest against British taxation.
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The Boston Tea Party, which took place on December 16, 1773, was a pivotal act of protest against British taxation. In response to the Tea Act, which granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies, a group of colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians boarded British ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor. This dramatic act of defiance was not only a protest against taxation but also a symbol of colonial resistance. The British government responded with punitive measures known as the Intolerable Acts, further escalating tensions between Britain and the colonies.
Key Facts
The Boston Tea Party was a direct response to the Tea Act of 1773.
Colonists disguised themselves as Mohawk Indians to protest British taxation.
The event led to the implementation of the Intolerable Acts by Britain.
Timeline
The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
The Declaration of Independence is signed
The U.S. Constitution is written
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1 of 2What was the catalyst for the Boston Tea Party?
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