Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boston-tea-party
historical event
/ˈbɔːstən tiː ˈpɑːrti/
Definition
The Boston Tea Party was a protest by American colonists against British taxation in December 1773.
Examples
- The Boston Tea Party is often considered a significant event leading to the American Revolution.
- During the Boston Tea Party, colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor.
- Many people view the Boston Tea Party as a symbol of resistance against unfair taxation.
Meaning
It refers to the act of throwing tea into Boston Harbor as a defiance against the Tea Act imposed by the British government.
Synonyms
- Tea Act protest
- American Revolution event
- Colonial resistance
