What was the Boston Tea Party?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Colonists dumped tea to protest taxes
- Step 1: It happened in December 1773. Answer: Colonists dumped tea to protest taxes. Why not the others: A meeting of the first Continental Congress, A battle of the American Revolution and A trade agreement with the British don't fit.
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