The revolution is pushed into motion (16 Dez 1773 Jahr – 17 Dez 1773 Jahr)

Beschreibung:

Between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M. 340 chests of tea are destroyed and thrown from the tea ships into the harbor. While the tea is being destroyed, the meeting continues at Old South Meting House with leading patriots Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Josiah Quincy and others taking part to ensure they are not accused of participating in the destruction.