Boston Tea Party | 4. The crackdown

Published: Jan. 4, 2024, midnight

The consequences of the protest are vital in understanding the role of the Boston Tea Party in the revolution that was to come. In episode four, we hear more about the immediate fallout from the destruction of the tea, and the brutal crackdown by Britain\u2019s government that proved to be a turning point in uniting the 13 American colonies, and a crucial staging post on the road to war.\n\nThe HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine and BBC History Revealed.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices