Asked by Bailey

Why did Britain react so differently and harshly after the boston tea party?
Answered by Ms. Sue
The Boston Tea Party was a criminal act. A few patriots stole the tea and destroyed it, thus depriving Britain of needed tax revenue. Of course the Brits were afraid this kind of lawlessness would spread in their colonies.

The British reacted in the same way that any legitimate government would behave when threatened with lawlessness that could even be considered treason.

Answered by Bailey
I know that but why did they react more harshly?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Why do you think it was "more harshly?" More harshly than what?

Answered by Bailey
More harshly than all the other taxes and other things that Britain did to the colonies before the revolutionary war
Answered by Ms. Sue
The British were dealing with criminals. Most governments treat criminals harshly and try to prevent more criminal acts.

Answered by Bailey
No they were dealing with there colonies for something that they did. They wanted them to pay for the Tea Party. But I don't know why them treated them Harshly. Thanks anyways.
Answered by Ms. Sue
The British also did not want to lose the colonies. Plus, the British needed the money after fighting wars, including the French and Indian Wars.

Answered by Bailey
I know that but that doesn't answer my question. Thanks anyways.
Answered by anonymous
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