TED-Ed: The story behind the Boston Tea Party - Ben Labaree

The video explores the Boston Tea Party, a pivotal event in American history. It delves into the complexities of the event, including the popularity of tea in the 1700s, British taxation policies, and the American colonists' resistance. The Tea Act of 1773 and the subsequent Boston Tea Party are highlighted, showing how these events led to the Coercive Acts and eventually the American Revolution. The narrative underscores the colonists' fight against taxation without representation and their journey towards independence.

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