5-2.3 The Boston Tea Party slides

European countries established missions to facilitate trade.

European countries hired explorers to increase their supply of gold.

European countries formed partnerships with indigenous leaders.

European countries sought new markets to increase their power.

Sons of Liberty

British soldiers

Colonial merchants

Parliament members

To organize military attacks against the British

To spread news about protests against the British

To negotiate trade agreements with Britain

To collect taxes from colonists

All taxes were lifted, including the tax on tea

There were fewer protests and calmer relations for two years

The Boston Massacre was prevented

Colonists gained independence