The Boston Tea Party in 1773 was a pivotal protest against British taxation without representation, specifically targeting the Tea Act. Disguised as Mohawk Indians, American colonists, including figures like Samuel Adams, dumped 342 chests of British tea into Boston Harbor. This act of defiance ignited tensions between Britain and the colonies, leading to punitive measures known as the Coercive Acts. Ultimately, it was a catalyst for the American Revolution, uniting colonists against British tyranny and promoting the idea of self-governance and liberty. The Boston Tea Party became a symbol of resistance and is commemorated as a significant moment in American history.