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force the King also prevented the colonist from conducting town meetings, in which the Boston colonists were no longer allowed to govern themselves. The king also ordered the colonists via the new Governor to provide food and shelter for the five thousand British soldiers that arrived on the warships.

Hearing of the struggles with the British, other settlers throughout the colonies came together in support of Boston by sending wagon loads of goods to help. They sent word to other colonies by letters called the Committees of Correspondence, to call for a meeting, and called the meeting Continental Congress.

On September 6th, 1774 in Philadelphia leaders from all of the colonies except Georgia came together to discuss what they should do. On that day they decided to send a letter to the King of Britain protesting of their unfair treatment. They also sent word for all colonists to not to buy or sale any British supplies.

Knowing the King would be angered by their response, upon leaving Congress, the colonist leaders made a plan to gather supplies and train soldiers so that they would be ready to fight the impending war for freedom.

Because of the Boston Tea Party, the British eventually invaded the America's and American won her freedom on July 4th 1776. The impending war we won, is one in which we still celebrate today called Independence Day.

In conclusion, the Boston Tea Party was much more than about tea, it was about people, people who wanted to be treated fairly, not tricked, not to be controlled, to have town meetings or go to church if they wanted, to buy, sell,trade, and about taxes. And it was this tax forced on colonists that eventually led to a fight for freedom and independence from control.

Works Cited:

Skinner, Carol Ann., Ver Steeg Clarence L., "Exploring America's Heritage" D.C. Heath and Company 1991
Bowes, John S., Long, Cathryn J., Lott, Elizabeth J., Turner, Mary Jane., "Civics Citizens in Action" Charles E. Merrill A bell & Howell Company 1986

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