The Boston Tea Party

1. The Boston Tea Party • By Pilar and Sahaj

2. Important Dates • March 5, 1770 Britain took most taxes away so the colonists didn't have to pay as much, expect for tea • December 16, 1773 was the day of The Boston Tea Party

3. Important People • Thomas Hutchinson was the governor during the hard times of The American Revolution. He also lost his job after for not doing anything • Sam Adams was one of the most important people in the Boston Tea Party also in a group called The Sons of Liberty

4. The Tea Tax • On March 5 1770 they took most of the taxes off expect the tea tax. This was most insulting because the colonists used more than 2 million pounds, which was 908,000 kg of tea every single year. Most Boston residents drank at least two cups of tea every day

5. Boston Tea Party • On December 16, 1773, the tea was dumped into the harbor

6. The Meeting • More than 7,000 people showed up to the Old South Meeting House on December 16, 1773

7. The Teapot • It all started in the mid-1770’s, when about 2.5 million people started living in the American colonies • On the date of November 2, a group, including Sam Adams met around a place called the Green Dragon Tavern • Most of the colonists called the harbor the tea pot because it looked like one after the tea was dumped

8. Credits • Thanks to flickr.com for the pictures