dec 16, 1773 - Boston Tea Party
Description:
The target was the Tea Act of May 10, 1773, which allowed the British East India company to sell tea from China in American colonies without paying taxes apart from those imposed by the Townshend Acts. American Patriots strongly opposed the taxes in the Townshend Act as a violation of their rights.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 16, 1773
Now
~ 250 years ago
