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The 1773 Tea Act was passed by Britain’s parliament in May 1773, which allowed the East India Company to sell directly to Britain’s North American colonies, strengthening its monopoly on the trade. Why did the act cause such a stir?

An attack on private property angered Colonial leaders as much as the British public – but a strong reaction from Parliament hardened the positions of the opposing sides, making compromise impossible.

Say cartels have infiltrated the tea market and are dipping their hands in the farmers' earnings.

An attack on private property angered Colonial leaders as much as the British public – but a strong reaction from Parliament hardened the positions of the opposing sides, making compromise impossible.

I was a youngster in 1975-76, when the American Bicentennial celebrations were underway, and I was obsessed. I dove into the American Revolution with

Boston is marking the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with a citywide reenactment of the historic event.

Charleston reviewing Market-area timeshare project from Marriott Vacations

Kones said he wanted to serve the people while fronting for tea reforms.

What was the Boston Tea Party and why did it happen? Here's your guide to the pivotal moment in American history and its far-reaching global legacy

The Boston Tea Party was a foundational moment in American history—and it was not without controversy. Honor its 250th anniversary with these surprising facts.