American History Hit Tea, Tax & Revolution: Boston Tea Party Aftermath
Dec 14, 2023
Benjamin Carp, American History Professor at Brooklyn College, discusses the Boston Tea Party and its role in the American Revolution. He explores the motivations behind the event, the significance of tea as a luxury item, and the colonial response to taxation. Carp also highlights the actions of the Sons of Liberty and the political advantage of their organization.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Boston Tea Party and Colonial Resistance
03:37 • 6min
Tea as a Luxury Item and Colonial Response to Taxation
09:07 • 2min
The Buildup to Revolutionary Levels
11:10 • 4min
The Significance of the Boston Tea Party
14:55 • 10min
Episode Conclusion and App Promotion
25:07 • 2min