Travis's Tea Party

Sugar Act

Apr 5, 1764

The British taxed anything involving anything having to do with tea, like sugar, to help pay off the French and Indian War. Picture Source: Getty Images

Currency Act

Jun 3, 1764

Prohibited the colonists from using any legal tender money. Picture source: Getty Images

Stamp Act

Jan 18, 1765

The British taxed anything involving paper including: ink, newspapers, pamphlets, bills,and legal documents. Picture Source: Getty Images

Sons of Liberty

Aug 14, 1765

An underground organization opposed to the Stamp Act. Picture Source: Getty Images

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

On December 16, 1773, The Sons of Liberty dressed up as Mohawk Indians and dumped 340 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor to protest taxes and get rid of the British. Picture Source: Getty Images