The Boston Tea Party
⭐ MasteredIn 1773, American colonists dumped crates of British tea into Boston Harbor to protest against a tax. It became one of the key events leading to the American Revolution.
The colonists disguised themselves as Native Americans during the protest.
All about The Boston Tea Party
In 1773, American colonists threw crates of British tea into Boston Harbor to protest against a tax. It was a key event leading to the American Revolution.
The protest showed how strongly colonists opposed taxes they had no say in.
The colonists believed that they should not be taxed by a government in which they had no representatives. The protest was secret, and the protesters disguised themselves as Native Americans.
The Boston Tea Party angered the British government, which closed the port of Boston.
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Real-life uses of The Boston Tea Party
- Learning about protest history
- Understanding taxation and representation
- Studying the lead up to independence
Frequently asked questions about The Boston Tea Party
What was thrown into Boston Harbor?
Crates of British tea.
What did the protest oppose?
A tax on tea.