History That Doesn't Suck 4: "Boston Harbor A Tea-Pot This Night:" The Boston Tea Party
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Oct 17, 2017 AI Snips
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Betsy Palmer's Surprise
- Betsy Palmer found "Mohawks" in her home after the Boston Tea Party.
- Her husband, Joseph, and friends had disguised themselves to destroy the tea.
The Gravity of the Tea Party
- The Boston Tea Party was a serious act of defiance with global implications.
- Destroying valuable goods owned by a company with ties to Congress would have severe consequences today.
East India Company's Rise
- The East India Company's power grew through the Seven Years' War.
- Its control over Bengal and taxation made it extremely valuable, leading to stock speculation.