Why is the Boston Tea Party important?

The Boston Tea Party is an important part of America's history. The establishment of independence from Britain did not happen overnight. A series of events led to the American Revolution. A turning point in history occurred that December morning in 1773 when the colonists decided it was time to stand up against the. read more

Boston Tea Party The Boston Tea Party is an important part of America’s history. The establishment of independence from Britain did not happen overnight. A series of events led to the American Revolution. read more

The Boston Tea Party was important because it showed the American colonies had grown tired of arbitrary taxation by the British. When the East Indian company was allowed to sell tea directly to America, the British insisted the tax be paid on it. This culminated in the dumping of tea cargoes into Boston Harbor. read more