The Boston Tea Party- And Why It Matters Today
The British Parliament was taxing everything to pay off their debts without consulting with the people. Taxation without representation. Some groups of people stood up for the people by dressing up as Native Americans and dumping a $1million shipment of tea to prove a point that you can't just do what you want because you are in charge, especially if the people don't agree with you.
#history #bostonteaparty #politics
The British Parliament was taxing everything to pay off their debts without consulting with the people. Taxation without representation. Some groups of people stood up for the people by dressing up as Native Americans and dumping a $1million shipment of tea to prove a point that you can't just do what you want because you are in charge, especially if the people don't agree with you.
#history #bostonteaparty #politics
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