jan 1, 1773 - Boston Tea Party
Description:
This was a political protest against British tea taxes in which protestors threw tons of tea into the Boston harbor. It was deviant because they destroyed merchandise and refused to pay the tax. They risked facing the backlash of Britain, jail time, and fines. This event helped push the United States further away from Britain and closer to independence.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1773
Now
~ 253 years ago