n May 1773, the British government passed the Tea Act, making the British East India Company the exclusive tea seller to its American colonies. In the years leading up to this, many people in America avoided buying British tea due to the hefty tax on it. Instead, tea was smuggled into the country so the drink could be enjoyed without having to pay the British government. When
WHAT WAS THE BOSTON TEA PARTY?
Nov 23, 2023
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