The Boston Tea Party

On December 16, 1773, resistance leader Samuel Adams signaled to start the Boston Tea Party, with the words "this meeting can do no more to save this country." With that, they set out for the famous rebellion. But what really signaled the Boston Tea Party? Taxes. In attempt to increase England's revenue there were the Sugar Act of 1764 then the Stamp Act of 1765. Before the actual Revolutionary War could begin, there had to be a revolution "in the minds and hearts of the people," as John Adams stated. A document establishing the assent of George III "by commission" on March 22, 1765 was an important factor. It was to be known as the Stamp Act. It was soon obvious this act had a dynamite influence politically. The Stamp Act was the first direct tax imposed by Britain on its American colonies supported by George Grenville. …