Tea Act (may 10, 1773 – nov 1, 1861)
Description:
The Tea Act reduced taxes on imported British tea, giving the British East India Company a monopoly over tea selling, and reinforcing taxes on colonists. This was important as it was a tipping point for American colonists to want independence. This act stuck around even after U.S. independence.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 10, 1773
nov 1, 1861
~ 88 years