This shows their determination continued even the next day. They wanted every bit of tea destroyed. They refused to let the British tax go into effect in any form. The detail reveals commitment and follow through in their protest and beliefs. This also shows how little the colonists thought of the Brits. by wanting ALL the tea destroyed, this shows that the Brits mean nothing to them, and they have no problem having nothing related to brits in their new country. They also do not want to be defined by anything that has to do with Britain.

This line shows the protesters enforced rules among themselves. They weren’t tolerant of looting or selfish behavior. They wanted their message to stay political, not criminal. That helped build public support for their actions. By doing this, they could not be held accountable in the eyes of the law, and ensured the integrity of the mission.

This sentence shows the British failed to stop the protest. It could mean they underestimated the colonists or feared escalating violence. Their silence allowed the Tea Party to succeed. This inaction might have boosted colonial confidence. If any British soldiers had fought back, I personally think that they would be met with a large group of colonists to fight back. Even if British Soldiers had weapons ready, it would have become another major massacre in history between the colonists and the Brits.

This line shows secrecy was critical. Participants protected each other by avoiding names. They understood the risks if caught. Their willingness to take those risks reveals strong commitment to the cause. If they had not been so secretive, many would be taken by British soldiers and shunned. Many would be beaten, imprisoned, enslaved, or punished in many other extreme ways if knowingly went against kinds orders. By staying anonymous, this ensured that the colonists could have as many people as needed to fight back against British rule.

This proves they had a clear goal, destroy the tea only. They respected the ships and tried not to cause unnecessary harm. That detail shows they wanted their protest to stay controlled. It implies they hoped to maintain credibility. Tea was significant because it is very popular in Britain, and also one of the higher taxed items. By destroying the tea, it implied that Britain was no longer seen as a rule or threat among the colonists, and that they did not want to be bound by authorization from across the ocean.

This tells us that the situation in Boston was heavily controlled by the British military. The colonists were not acting in a calm and peaceful setting but under watch and intimidation. It shows the larger conflict growing between Britain and the colonies. There were many significant parts to the American revolutions but the Boston Tea Party specifically shows the loyalty and bravery the colonists had to protect their new country, this is significant because it also shows that they were willing to go to war over the new found country and sets up for more events to come.

He explains that leaders “divided us into three parties, for the purpose of boarding the three ships… at the same time.” This sentence shows the event was highly organized. They didn’t act randomly — they planned and executed together. This makes the Boston Tea Party look more like a coordinated political statement. It highlights discipline rather than chaos. Most events performed by colonists were talked about in closed meetings, and thoroughly planned. By secrecy, many people were involved in the workings of the events, making it harder for the British soldiers to pinpoint who was initiating them.

This shows they used disguises to hide identities. It also reflects the symbolism of breaking away from British rules by taking on a different identity. The disguise protected them from punishment. It emphasizes how dangerous the protest was. This not only created confusion for British soldiers, but also shielded them from public punishment and exiling. Thsi ensured that the same people were involved in over throwing British rule.

This sentence shows how the crowd saw resistance as patriotic. They weren’t acting for personal gain, but for what they believed was right. That sense of duty helped drive the protest. It shows how unity and passion were growing among colonists. Many people back then especially those of the American working class (sewing, fresh produce, black smith, any jobs back then) were highly upset by the taxation, and because of this, unified them together to fight back against the British army

The source says the colonists gathered “at one of the churches in Boston” to discuss “what measures might be considered expedient to prevent the landing of the tea.” That statement proves the colonists tried to handle things through organized community meetings. I remember when learning about this in school, we frequently talked about meetings had with higher ups in the communities. Often they were closed to the public. I assume that many plans were discussed to create a way to prevent British surveillance and authorization.

could this relate to sociology and social pressure to follow norms? I am curious is supporting Boston/ New America was a norm for colonizers, especially those in highly surveillanced areas such as Boston.

When the governor was supposed to give a response, they found “he had gone to his country seat at Milton.” This line shows how the British-appointed governor avoided responsibility. His absence angered the people and made them feel ignored. Because of that, negotiations collapsed. It adds to why the Boston Tea Party became the next step.