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Boston Tea Party Harbor Scene Coloring Pages
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Step back in time to December 16, 1773, when American colonists made history in Boston Harbor! The Boston Tea Party was a bold act of defiance that helped spark the American Revolution. Disguised as Native Americans, colonists dumped 342 chests of British tea into the cold harbor waters to protest unfair taxes. This pivotal moment changed the course of American history and showed the world that ordinary people could stand up to powerful governments. Our free printable coloring page captures this dramatic harbor scene, complete with ships, disguised protesters, and floating tea chests. Color in this exciting moment when brave colonists took their first major step toward independence and freedom from British rule.
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Fun facts about Boston Tea Party Harbor Scene
The Boston Tea Party participants swept the ships clean and even replaced a broken padlock before leaving to show they were only protesting the tea, not vandalizing property.
Some colonists took off their shoes and shook them out to make sure no tea leaves went home with them, proving they weren't stealing but protesting.
The tea that was dumped created a brown slick on the harbor water that washed up on Boston shores for weeks after the protest.
One participant, George Robert Twelves Hewes, lived to be 98 years old and was interviewed about the Tea Party when he was in his 90s.
The term 'Boston Tea Party' wasn't used until the 1830s, about 60 years after the event, when people started calling it a 'party' rather than a 'destruction.'
About Boston Tea Party Harbor Scene
When did the Boston Tea Party happen?
The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16, 1773, in Boston Harbor. It was a cold winter evening when about 100-150 colonists boarded three British ships and dumped tea into the harbor waters.
Why did colonists dress up as Native Americans?
The colonists disguised themselves as Mohawk Indians to hide their identities and avoid arrest by British authorities. They used feathers, paint, and blankets to create their costumes before boarding the ships.
How much tea was dumped into Boston Harbor?
The colonists dumped 342 chests of tea worth about $1 million in today's money. The tea belonged to the British East India Company and took about three hours to throw overboard.
What ships were involved in the Boston Tea Party?
Three British merchant ships were targeted: the Dartmouth, the Eleanor, and the Beaver. These ships had been sitting in Boston Harbor for weeks because colonists refused to let them unload their tea cargo.
Who organized the Boston Tea Party?
Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty organized the protest. They had been meeting secretly to plan resistance against British taxes, and the Tea Party was their most famous action.
What happened after the Boston Tea Party?
Britain punished Boston with the Intolerable Acts in 1774, closing the harbor and putting the city under military rule. This harsh response united the American colonies against British rule even more.
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What age are these Boston Tea Party Harbor Scene coloring pages for?
These pages work great for ages 8-14. We include both simpler designs for younger kids and more detailed harbor scenes for older children and teens.
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