10 mai 1773 - Tea Act
Description:
Allows British East India company direct importation, and exempted its tea from import duties.Wanted to save the faltering east india company of bankruptcy.
The company was burdened with eighteen million pounds of unsold tea.
Eventually led to Boston Tea Party.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
10 mai 1773
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 252 ans