10 mai 1773 - The Tea Act
Description:
Causes: The British want to help support the East India Company, and they sold the tea exclusively to the colonies at bargain prices. They prevented the colonists from purchasing tea.Effects: Colonists believed this was to support the Townshend Act. Boycotts began to take place more often, and this will eventually lead to the Boston Tea Party.
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Date:
10 mai 1773
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 252 ans