Question

Why did the colonists choose to throw British tea in Boston Harbor?

Answer 1

retaliation to the tea tax

Explanation:

American colonists in 1770 considered themselves to be loyal Englishmen. Hence they thought they should be treated even handedly, in this case, tea was not taxed in England and they thought it should not be taxed in America.

They dumped the tea from 3 ships into the Harbor with a value of about $1 million.