The Boston Tea Party: Catalyst of American Revolution, 1773
The Boston Tea Party of 1773 marked a pivotal moment in American history, reflecting colonial resistance against British rule. Following a series of oppressive acts, such as the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, the colonists defended their rights and freedoms. Key figures like Samuel Adams and Paul Revere mobilized the anger of Patriots against the British East India Company, leading to a dramatic protest in Boston Harbor. This event not only showcased the growing divide between the colonies and Great Britain but also fueled the revolutionary spirit that ultimately led to independence.
The Boston Tea Party: Catalyst of American Revolution, 1773
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Wars & Empires CH 5
Key Terms • French and Indian War • Seven Years’ War • Albany Congress • George Washington • William Pitt • Peace of Paris • Proclamation of 1763 • Great Awakening • impressment • benign / salutary neglect • King George III / Parliament • Navigation Acts • Sugar Act • Stamp Act • Townshend Act • Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts) • Patriots / Loyalists (Tories) * • Committee of correspondence • Sons of Liberty / Liberty Boys * • Daughters of Liberty • Continental Congress • Boston Massacre • Paul Revere * • Crispus Attucks * • Samuel Adams • British East India Company • Boston Tea Party
Questions to Consider • What events led to a break between the colonies and Great Britain? Who were the main proponents of revolution and how did they justify their position?
If You’re Curious . . . • 1776 by David McCullough