The Boston Tea Party

1. Boston Tea Party

Prepared by Victor Balandin, 2 nd translation group

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5. In the 1700's tea was really popular

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About three
quarters of the
tea Americans
were drinking
was smuggled
in, usually
from Holland.

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Boston
harbour a
teapot
tonight!
This meeting
can do no more
to save the
country!

9. Sam Adams

10. About 50 men, dressed as Native Americans, threw 340 tea chests overboard.

11. First Continental Congress

12. Questions

When did The Boston Tea Party happen?
Why did it happen?
How come “Sons of Liberty” were not
recognized?