The Boston Tea Party

1773-12-16

Colonists disguised as Native Americans threw tea into Boston Harbor in protest of British taxation.

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Samuel Adams

Colonial Leader

Samuel Adams was a key figure in the American Revolution and a vocal opponent of British taxation and governance. He played a vital role in organizing the Boston Tea Party as a protest against the Tea Act and British oppression.

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John Hancock

Merchant and Patriot

John Hancock was a wealthy merchant and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was a leading figure in the revolutionary cause and actively participated in the events leading up to the American Revolution, including the Boston Tea Party.

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Rachel Revere

Colonial Woman

Rachel Revere was the wife of Paul Revere and a supporter of the revolutionary cause. She actively participated in the resistance against British rule and played a role in the planning and execution of the Boston Tea Party.

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