The Boston Tea Party and Its Role in Sparking Revolutionary Acts

Colonel Bill Rutledge Explains the Origins and Impact of the Tea Parties The French and Indian War: The Spark That Ignited Rebellion Colonel Bill Rutledge (Ret. USAF) joins Kim to shed light on the historical events leading up to the American Revolution. He explains how the French and Indian War laid the groundwork for colonial frustrations with British rule. The war drained Britain’s finances, leading to heavy taxation and policies that antagonized American colonists. This tension eventually culminated in acts of rebellion like the Boston Tea Party and other lesser-known “tea parties” across the colonies. Boston Tea Party: A Defining…