Lesson 35 of 84 · American Revolution Compare
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party, occurring on December 16, 1773, was a pivotal act of defiance against British taxation.
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Then & Now
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The Boston Tea Party, occurring on December 16, 1773, was a pivotal act of defiance against British taxation. In response to the Tea Act, which granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies, American colonists, disguised as Mohawk Indians, boarded three ships in Boston Harbor and dumped 342 chests of tea into the water. This bold protest was intended to challenge British authority and highlight the issue of taxation without representation. The event escalated tensions and led to punitive measures by the British government, including the Intolerable Acts.
Key Facts
The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16, 1773.
Colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor.
The protest was against the Tea Act, which favored British East India Company.
Check Your Understanding
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Why this still matters
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