the boston tea party

what was it ?

• The Boston Tea Party was an act of rebellion .
• The colonies were against the British Parliment .

Why did it happen ?

• This was caused by the British placing taxes on America  
• without the representation and opinions of the people .

What were the effects ?

• Britain passed the Intolerable acts .
• This was a punishment for destroying the tea and harbor .

What were the intolerable acts ?

• The first act was the Boston Port act .
• Another one was the Quartering act .
• The next one was the Quebec act .
• They also passed the Massachusetts gov act .
• Finally the Administration of Justice act .

why was this important ?

• Because without it we probably might not have
• " taxation without representation . "