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The Boston Tea Party

In 1773, American colonists dumped crates of British tea into Boston Harbor to protest against a tax. It became one of the key events leading to the American Revolution.

💡 Fun fact

The colonists disguised themselves as Native Americans during the protest.

All about The Boston Tea Party

In 1773, American colonists threw crates of British tea into Boston Harbor to protest against a tax. It was a key event leading to the American Revolution.

The protest showed how strongly colonists opposed taxes they had no say in.

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Real-life uses of The Boston Tea Party

Learning about protest history
Understanding taxation and representation
Studying the lead up to independence

Frequently asked questions about The Boston Tea Party

What was thrown into Boston Harbor?

Crates of British tea.

What did the protest oppose?

A tax on tea.