Americans Should Be Able To Ace This U.S. Colonial Era Quiz

What was dumped in Boston Harbor in 1773?

Retry Correct Incorrect On December 16, 1773, colonists dressed up as Native Americans and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. They were protesting the British East India company not paying taxes as stated in the Tea Act of 1773.

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What was dumped in Boston Harbor in 1773?

• Tea
• Shoes
• Pies
• Liquor