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tea act
The Tea Act, passed by Parliament on May 10, 1773, would launch the final spark to the revolutionary movement in Boston. The act was not intended to raise revenue in the American colonies, and in fact imposed no new taxes. It was designed to prop up the East India Company which was floundering financially and burdened with eighteen million pounds of unsold tea. -
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Boston tea party
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Selection of tea consignees
The East India Company announces the selection of tea consignees, those merchants who will be allowed to sell tea. Seven are chosen from Boston, all are Loyalists. -
The Dartmouth
The Dartmouth, the first of the tea ships, arrives in Boston Harbor. Twenty days from this date the cargo must be unloaded and the tax paid or the ship and cargo can be seized by customs officials. -
The Body of the People
he “Body of the People” meet at the Old South Meeting House. This meeting is not an official town meeting, but instead includes participants from outlying towns as well. The large meeting moves from Faneuil Hall to the Old South Meeting House. The meeting resolves the tea must not be unloaded, but instead sent back to England. -
Philadelphia and New York resign
Great Britian learns that the Tea consignees in Philadelphia and New york have resigned -
Boston Tea party
Between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M. 342 chests of tea are destroyed and thrown from the tea ships into the harbor. Patriots dressed in mohawk indian costumes and destroyed 5 tons of tea. The idea was Samel Adams. -
Punish ment for the tea party
King George III receives first news of the Boston Tea Party. Parliament decides to punish Boston. As a result shuting down the boson harbor.
