The Boston Tea Party

Taxes are one of the most controversial, yet important factors that contribute to a successful and stable government. Taxes are defined as, "a contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income or profits or they are added to the costs of goods and services." These taxes help fund many government operations and they truly keep our country and government running. Taxes are often opposed and many people just don't see the need for them. Taxes can be traced back to the colonial era. Many people felt that it was unjust for Americans to be taxed because they had no one to represent their opinions in parliament. This eventually led to the revolutionary war. These taxes imposed by parliament include the Molasses Act, Sugar Act, the Tea Act, the Stamp Act and more. Many people completely disagreed with these taxes. One of the most famous rebellions against these taxes was the Boston tea party. The Boston tea party was a rebellion led by Samuel

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