Americans learned the details of the Tea Act while the ships were en route, and opposition began to mount.

By the end of that year the Tea Act and its consequences were on the women's minds.

When a debate was held in Parliament related to a motion to repeal the Tea Act, he took the opportunity to speak.

Even more trouble followed Parliament's passage of the 1773 Tea Act.

Another notable act that directly led to violent opposition was the passing of the Tea Act.

The Tea Act of 1773 received the royal assent on May 10, 1773.

Proving their commitment to "the cause of liberty and industry" they openly opposed the Tea Act.

News of the Tea Act set off a firestorm of protest in the colonies.

Adams and the correspondence committees promoted opposition to the Tea Act.

In order to keep this company from going bankrupt, Parliament passed the Tea Act of 1773.