Why the Tea Party Hated Cheap TeaThe corporate monopoly behind a historic revolt

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Hidden Sides of History

Most people believe the Boston Tea Party was a protest against skyrocketing taxes, but the Tea Act of 1773 actually lowered prices to undercut smugglers. The colonists were revolting against the British East India Company's exclusive rights that threatened local merchants. This story explores how the fight for independence was driven by principles of representation and fair markets rather than simple financial burdens.