Boston Tea Party

Why did Britain decide to impose more taxes on a variety of goods in 1767?

Because 3/4 of tea in America was being smuggled due to raised taxes on tea

What happened at the Boston Tea Party?

Bostonians dressed up as Native Americans and threw a shipment of tea into the sea

How did Britain react to the Boston Tea Party?

They set the Intolerable Acts

What were the Intolerable Acts?

Boston Port Act

Massachusetts Government Act

Impartial Administration Act

Quartering Act

What was the Boston Port Act?

Boston ports close until compensation is paid for the loss of tea, this hurt businesses as no goods could enter into Boston

What was the Massachusetts Government Act?

All colonists members of the Boston council were replaced with British politicians meaning Britain have more influence over their political decisions

What was the Impartial Administration Act?

Any actions taken against riots in the colonies would not be tried, this meant loyal colonists could stop rioters and get away with it

What was the Quartering Act?

Reintroduced British troops being allowed to stay in colonist homes, giving Britain a stronger military presence in the colonies

Why are the Intolerable Act a turning point?

Shows Britain isn’t as great as some colonists thought they were causing them to be more determined to fight back against them