28 nov 1773 - Boston Tea Party

Description:

the colonies are boycotting British goods bc they are upset about the taxes; the British King is being tyrannical and people are upset; influence of Lock and Rousseau- no longer recognize king's rule since he has violated their rights

Patriots- support revolution; , majority

Loyalists- loyal to crown, minority

Quakers- neutral, religious protestants who believe violence and war are against Jesus; resisted oncoming war

Native Americans- can't pick a side since they are offered deals from both patriots and loyalists; split on both sides

Slaves- told many things; split