The Act
This act had a tax on tea only.
The Tea Act
What did the colonists dress up as?
Indians
What was the purpose of this act?
The king would get the tax money
Who were the BEIC
The British East India Company
What is one reason for the tea act?
For the king to get money
How many Sons of Liberty marched towards the ships?
150 Sons of Liberty
What was another reason for the act?
The BEIC was able to get rid of 17 million pounds of tea, avoiding bankruptcy
How did the Sons of Liberty arrive at the 3 ships?
They rowed there
What 3 things did the act do?
1. Added outrageous tax to tea
2. Allowed the BEIC to become the number 1 tea seller in North America