On a cold December night in 1773, a group of defiant American colonists disguised themselves as Mohawk warriors, crept aboard British ships, and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor. Their message? No taxation without representation!

This bold act of protest against British rule wasn’t just about tea—it was a spark that ignited the American Revolution. Furious over unfair taxes and British control, these rebels risked everything to send a message that would echo through history.

But what happened next? How did this single act of defiance lead to war? Dive into the gripping story of rebellion, resistance, and revolution—because the Boston Tea Party was just the beginning.

Sources:

https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-tea-party#why-did-the-boston-tea-party-happen

https://www.britannica.com/event/Boston-Tea-Party

https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/boston-tea-party/

https://www.bostonteapartyship.com/boston-tea-party-facts

https://dp.la/primary-source-sets/the-boston-tea-party

https://www.masshist.org/revolution/teaparty.php

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