155 The Boston Coffee Party - One Minute History

In the colonies, women took charge of their households and opposed the British tea tax by serving coffee. A Boston merchant's overcharging for coffee led to a protest where women demanded his warehouse keys. When he refused, they forcibly took the keys, loaded the coffee, and left, while men watched in silence. This event became known as the Boston Coffee Party.

What was the outcome of the confrontation between the women and the merchant?

How did the men react to the events of the Boston Coffee Party?