Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the Boston tea party. Full-color spreads provide information about the event's critical moments, key players, and lasting effects paired with interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and a timeline.
Content Note
Great Britain rules American colonies --Colonists rail against unfair taxes --Tea company on verge of collapse --Colonists infuriated by low tea prices --Secret sociey leads rebellion --Sons of liberty bully tea agents --Sons of liberty disguise themselves --Sons of liberty calmly dump tea into harbor --British soldiers watch in silence --Tea party fails to unite all the colonies --Great Britain fights back with punishing laws --Tea party kick-starts American Revolution --12 key dates.