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"Boston Harbor a Tea-pot This Night!".

  • Published In: American Heritage, 2024, v. 69, n. 2. P. 1 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article explores the historical significance of the Boston Tea Party, a protest that occurred in 1773 against British policies in Boston. The protest was in response to the Tea Act of 1773, which imposed a tax on tea and granted a monopoly on its sale to the British East India Company. Disguised as Native Americans, a group of men dumped 46 tons of tea into the harbor. This act of defiance became a symbol of American resistance to British rule and played a role in the lead-up to the American Revolution. The Boston Tea Party remains a significant event in American history, with its influence seen in various protests throughout the years. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:American Heritage. 2024/04, Vol. 69, Issue 2, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0002-8738
  • Accession Number:176200782
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