The revolution is pushed into motion (dec 16, 1773 – dec 17, 1773)
Description:
Between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M. 340 chests of tea are destroyed and thrown from the tea ships into the harbor. While the tea is being destroyed, the meeting continues at Old South Meting House with leading patriots Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Josiah Quincy and others taking part to ensure they are not accused of participating in the destruction.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 16, 1773
dec 17, 1773
~ 24 hours