“The active business of the American Revolution began in Philadelphia.” That’s what Benjamin Rush and John Adams believed – because the spark that ignited the Boston Tea Party wasn’t in Boston. It was lit in Philadelphia on October 16, 1773. This forgotten piece of history involves fiery protests, bold resolutions, and even letters from the Committee on Tarring and Feathering.
Path to Liberty: October 16, 2024
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Maharrey – Before Boston: The Tea Revolt That Began in Philadelphia
History.com – British parliament passes unpopular Tea Act
Benjamin Franklin – Letter to Thomas Cushing (4 June 1773)
Thomas Cushing – Letter to Benjamin Franklin (10 Dec 1773)
Scaevola – By Uniting We Stand – By Dividing We Fall (11 Oct 1773)
The Philadelphia Resolutions (16 Oct 1773)
Samuel Adams – Resolutions of the Town of Boston (5 Nov 1773)
Plymouth Resolutions Against the Tea Act (7 Dec 1773)
To the Delaware Pilots and Capt. Ayers (27 Nov 1773)
Philadelphia – Town Resolutions (27 Dec 1773)
Samuel Cooper – Letter to Benjamin Franklin (17 Dec 1773)
Benjamin Rush – Letter to John Adams (14 Aug 1809)
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