In an act of protest against the continuing British taxation of tea, a group of American colonists disguised as Indians, boarded a ship and threw a cargo of tea into Bostan harbour. This act is known as Bostan Tea Party. When did it take place?
Correct answer: C. 16th December, 1773
- A. 10th December, 1777
- B. 18th December, 1778
- C. 16th December, 1773
- D. None of these
Explanation
The Boston Tea Party took place on 16 December 1773, when colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxation without representation. The event helped intensify the conflict that led to the American Revolution.
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