The Boston Tea Party
When?
December 16, 1773
Where?
A wharf in a Boston Harbour
Who?
Some colonists, desguised as Indians
why?
King George III wanted his money back from the Seven Years' war
The King wanted more control over the colonies
England began laying out taxes colonists didin't accept
Stamp Act (1765), repealed
BOSTON
The Boston Massacre (1770)
The patriot Samuel Adams organised the 'Sons of Liberty'
No taxation without representation!
Why is it important?
It represents the very beginning of the way to
American Independence
It led to the First Amendment to the Constitution
The right to assemble or petition
The colonists had a party
Tea Act (1773)
East India Company had a monopoly on tea
reduced tax for the imported tea