Question

The Tea Act led to the colonists boycotting tea. Colonists were upset about the Tea Act because they viewed the act as another example of taxation without
. When ships loaded with tea entered Boston harbor, the Sons of Liberty demanded they leave. When the demand was ignored, colonists disguised as Indians boarded the three ships and dumped the valuable
into the harbor. The Boston Tea Party was an important act of civil disobedience. Civil disobedience is the
refusal to obey laws that one considers unjust. The colonists wanted to voice their discontent to the British without hurting anyone.

Answer 1

The Tea Act led to the colonists boycotting tea. Colonists were upset about the Tea Act because they viewed the act as another example of taxation without **representation**. When ships loaded with tea entered Boston harbor, the Sons of Liberty demanded they leave. When the demand was ignored, colonists disguised as Indians boarded the three ships and dumped the valuable **tea** into the harbor. The Boston Tea Party was an important act of civil disobedience. Civil disobedience is the refusal to obey laws that one considers unjust. The colonists wanted to voice their discontent to the British without hurting anyone.