Boston Tea Party

 

 Asha Singapogu

Lesson 7

September 24, 2020

            It was a cold winter night in 1773 in Boston. The “Sons of Liberty” were a group of youngsters who refused to pay taxes to King George. King George was sailing ships of tea to Boston. Then he was forcing the people to buy it. Paul was a ten-year-old, red-headed, curious boy, who lovingly followed his brother around. Peter was Paul’s brother and he was a member of the Sons of Liberty.

            As Paul was following Peter, Peter told Paul to be very quiet and to observe. Paul did not understand but he obeyed. As he quietly walked through the streets, he remembered what he had overheard the men discussing, “We don’t desire to buy their tea. But they won’t send the ships back. We must do something about this,” said another. Paul was interrupted mid-thought as he eyes grew as large as pumpkins when he witnessed the sight of many colonists who were disguised as Indians board the ship.

            The Sons of Liberty started to throw thousands of dollars’ worth of tea into the sea. The aroma of tea which filled the area had an overwhelmingly strong sent. The colonists started cheering they said, “Tell King George we will pay not taxes.” When the message reached King George he finally understood.