The Boston Tea Party
Dan Snow's History Hit
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The Response to the Boston Tea Party
This chapter discusses the response of the British political class to the Boston Tea Party and the reasons behind the American colonists' refusal to pay their share of the burden incurred in the recent war. It highlights the anger of some British politicians towards the Americans, as well as the division within the British political class on the issue. It also mentions the formation of a grassroots organization called the Sons of Liberty, who advocated for civil disobedience and direct action to express their outrage at the British government.
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