Politics & Government

Tea Act Aids British East India Company

The Parliament of Great Britain enacted the Tea Act, aimed at supporting the financially troubled British East India Company. This legislation allowed the company to sell tea directly to North American colonies, reducing costs and taxes. However, it sparked widespread discontent among colonists who saw it as an additional means of taxation without representation. This unrest culminated in the iconic Boston Tea Party, where protestors dumped tea into Boston Harbor as a statement against British control and taxation policies.

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