What was the Boston Tea Party?

Hey history detectives! Get ready for a dramatic, midnight
adventure! Imagine being forced to pay extra money just for your
favorite drink—tea! In 1773, that’s exactly what happened to the
American colonists, and they were furious at the King of England.
But they weren't going to take it lying down.


Meet the Sons of Liberty, a secret group who decided they had
enough. They had a sneaky plan: dress up in disguises, sneak onto
huge British ships, and throw the cargo overboard! But this
wasn't just a handful of tea bags. They dumped 342 enormous
chests of expensive tea right into the freezing Boston Harbor!


Join Mira and Finn to find out why this act of rebellion was so
shocking and how this one messy night of historical splashing set
the stage for the American Revolution! Get ready for some serious
drama over a cup of tea!