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Boston Tea Party
In one of the iconic events that sparked the American Revolutionary War, the Boston Tea Party, a group of angry colonists, dumped tea into the Boston Harbor on December 16, 1773, to protest Britain's heavy taxes.
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What hapend after the bosten tea party?
After the Boston Tea Party in December 1773, where American colonists protested British taxation by dumping tea into Boston Harbor, the British government responded with the Coercive Acts (also known as the Intolerable Acts) in 1774. These laws aimed to punish Massachusetts and assert British authority, leading to increased tensions between the colonies and Britain. In response, the colonies convened the First Continental Congress to coordinate their resistance, ultimately paving the way for the American Revolution. This escalated conflict eventually culminated in the outbreak of war in April 1775.
Adams supports revolution partially because of a desire for revenge; Otis wants a revolution because it will give the colonists the chance to stand up for themselves,"a man can stand up." Johnny at first supports Adams, as he desires revenge rather than forgiveness. Later, Johnny is moved by Otis' desire to fight for the rights of his fellow man.
What were the introrable acts?
In order to strengthen their power over the rebellious colonists in Massachusetts following the Boston Tea Party, the British Parliament passed a series of acts known as the Coercive Acts. They were passed in 1774, and angry Americans referred to them not as the Coercive Acts, but as the Intolerable Acts.
How long after the pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact was the Boston tea party?
how long after the pilgrams sign the mayflower compact
What was the Boston tea parties mission?
The Boston Tea Parties mission was to get rid of the hated taxes on tea.
How did the colonist avoid buying the tea from England?
Taxes. That is the textbook answer. The colonists were angry that Britain had imposed a tax on tea.
The correct answer is more complex. The Boston Tea Party actually occurred when the British Parliament ended the tax on tea. Tea merchants and other businessmen were angry that the tax had ended, making tea they had smuggled in less valuable.
What does redcoat mean in Boston?
British Soldier.
The Colonists called them "Redcoats" because of their red uniforms. For the same reason, the Colonists also called them "Lobster Backs."
Which party was the tea party aligned with?
The Tea Party movement was primarily aligned with the Republican Party in the United States. Emerging in the late 2000s, it sought to promote conservative values, reduce government spending, and lower taxes. While it influenced the Republican Party's direction, particularly in the 2010 midterm elections, it also maintained an independent identity, often challenging establishment candidates within the party.
What are the goals of the Tea Party?
The goals of the "Tea Party" are to vent their justifiable frusration with government without actually burdening themselves with critical thinking or fact-finding.
Were The Intolerable Acts aimed at punishing Boston for its infamous Tea Party?
Yes; the Intolerable Acts (a series of punitive laws) were aimed at punishing Massachusetts colonists for the Boston Tea Party.
What was the British reaction to the Boston tea party as an indirect tax on imports to the colony?
Britain viewed the tax as a repayment of the costs of governing the colonies. Since this was common practice at the time, England was surprised at the response from the colonies.
Why do johnny and Rab toss dove overboard during the Boston tea party?
it was becuase he attempted to steal tea
George Robert Twelves Hewes was one of them.
Were the Freemasons involved with the Boston Tea Party?
what civilizations were involved in the boston tea party
Why did the British go to portsmith new Hampshire during the Boston tea party?
They did not want the patriots to take over the portsmith In New Hampshire
What action does king George take in retaliation after the Boston Tea Party?
King George does not take well to the Boston tea party, and created the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts). This closed down the Boston harbor, forbid all town meetings, and gave the British troops the right to knock on a colonist's door, and stay in the colonist's home.
How did the Boston Tea Party get its name?
They didn't dress up. This is part of the fable. The Boston Tea Party was a protest of the lowering of the cost of the British tea by the government and the East India tea company who had gotten a bail out from the crown in 1773. The smugglers in the colonies found the Dutch tea that they sold was higher in price than the British tea, so they staged the Boston Tea Party and others in harbors in the colonies ( Hamilton was one of the largest smugglers in the colonies and a founding member of the Son's of Liberty). The cost of tea also went as far back as the Navigation Acts and the restricting of trade to and from the colonies passed from 1650-1733. Tea was also taxed in 1767 in the Townsend Acts.
