The colonists from Boston and beyond were extremely pleased with what had taken place but the British government was infuriated by the unthinkable actions of the Sons of Liberty. The reaction of the government to this event occurred in March 1774 when it passed the Intolerable Acts. This decision closed the port of Boston and led to the start of the American Revolution.
Did You Know …
"The Boston Tea Party" was the name of a song by Alex Harvey and was no doubt inspired by the true historical event.
The Boston Tea Party was the name of a would-be psychedelic band that in 1968 made a record for the company, Flick Disc, a subsidiary of MGM.
Presently there is a band from the Netherlands that call themselves The Boston Tea Party. All members hail from different parts of Holland. The band has been making music together for the past ten years.