Tea Act Unleashed
The Tea Act of 1773 aims to bolster the East India Company by making its tea cheaper than competitors, but it ignites fierce anger among patriots. While the act promises lower prices, it also reaffirms Parliament's right to tax the colonies, stripping them of power and threatening the livelihoods of American merchants. As the East India Company prepares to export a staggering 600,000 pounds of tea to North America, tensions escalate, setting the stage for a brewing conflict.In this clip
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