Tea

In 1773, Parliament passed a 3 penny tax on every dollar worth of tea from their colony of India.

American Colonists continued to chant, "no taxation without representation."

Samuel Adams led a large protest in Boston and persuaded the Americans to throw the East India tea from the ships into the harbor. Millions of dollars worth of the King's tea.

This event happened on the evening of December 6, 1773.

HISTORIANS' DECISION: Were Adams & Friends truly interested in a seat in Parliament, or were they just instigating more conflict with Britain? Would they have been content if Parliament repealed the 3 penny tea tax and gave them a seat in Parliament or were they determined for Independence?

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