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 The colonists dumped the tea into the

Boston Harbor. Boston Harbor.

Reasons for the Tax on TeaReasons for the Tax on Tea

Tea was becoming increasingly popular Tea was becoming increasingly popular in Europe and the Colonies.in Europe and the Colonies.

The India trading company was The India trading company was bankrupt, and needed to make money. bankrupt, and needed to make money.

Britain still was in power of the colonies Britain still was in power of the colonies despite disapproval.despite disapproval.

The Overall AffectThe Overall Affect

The Boston tea party promoted The Boston tea party promoted independence independence

Showed power over Britain Showed power over Britain

Left a strong impression Left a strong impression

The British however saw it as a threat The British however saw it as a threat

Contributed to war. Contributed to war.

Work CitedWork Cited

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