The Boston Tea Party Sam Vachon, Kevin Nguyen. Reasons Refused to send taxed tea to Britain. The colonists wanted cheaper tea. They did not want to represent.

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The Boston Tea Party Sam Vachon, Kevin Nguyen

Reasons Refused to send taxed tea to Britain. The colonists wanted cheaper tea. They did not want to represent Britain anymore because they were not in agreement with their type of government.

Response In 1773 a group of men boarded a ship, that was supposed to be sent to England, and Dumped the tea into Boston Harbor. This was a major event that later effected the outcome of the relationship between the Colonies and Britain. It would help lead to freedom in the Colonies.

Who was involved? Governor Hutchinson supported the Boston Tea Party. Rebellious Colonists. East India Company was going out of business, and needed to tax more on tea. It was supported by many people. Historical names such as Samuel Adams, and Benjamin Franklin

Location Location The colonists dumped the tea into the Boston Harbor. The colonists dumped the tea into the Boston Harbor.

Reasons for the Tax on Tea Tea was becoming increasingly popular in Europe and the Colonies. Tea was becoming increasingly popular in Europe and the Colonies. The India trading company was bankrupt, and needed to make money. The India trading company was bankrupt, and needed to make money. Britain still was in power of the colonies despite disapproval. Britain still was in power of the colonies despite disapproval.

The Overall Affect The Boston tea party promoted independence Showed power over Britain Left a strong impression The British however saw it as a threat Contributed to war.

Work Cited Work Cited Knollenberg, Growth, 96. Alexander, Revolutionary Politician, mrg.english.ucsb.edu/WarnerTeach/E172/images/Boston.tea.party.1746.jpg mrg.english.ucsb.edu/WarnerTeach/E172/images/Boston.tea.party.1746.jpg htm htm pg