dec 16, 1773 - The Boston Tea Party
Description:
The American colonists were angry at the British for imposing Taxation without representation. Because of this, they dumped tea which was imported by the British into the harbor. It was important because it sparked the tension between the British and the colonists which lead to the Revolutionary War.The primary source explains the details of the event and what happened after.
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Date:
dec 16, 1773
Now
~ 251 years ago