The Townshend Duties and Defending Liberty Beer Makes History
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The cycle of Parliamentary taxation and resistance in Boston continued through 1768. One prominent merchant tries to get around the latest British tax by smuggling alcohol, but gets caught. Boston rebels riot in a spectacular fashion and Parliament responds with a heavy hand. Key Player: John Hancock
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
"Boston in the American Revolution"
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The cycle of Parliamentary taxation and resistance in Boston continued through 1768. One prominent merchant tries to get around the latest British tax by smuggling alcohol, but gets caught. Boston rebels riot in a spectacular fashion and Parliament responds with a heavy hand. Key Player: John Hancock
Ye Olde Tavern Tours
"Boston in the American Revolution"
Videos
26 min