Today is the 250th anniversary of the Princeton Tea Burning.

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2. Going back, for 150 years, the king provided land and see protection against Spain, France and "Indians," (now called

Native Americans or indigenous people.)

After the French and Indian War, the King's treasury was bankrupt. Taxing the colonies was considered a justified solution. But the colonists, having skated, untaxed for 150 or so years, still wanted their free ride.

Taxation without representation: I say, 'bollocks." That was Parliament's mistake. They should have given representation in Parliament to the colonies.

Prime Minister: "All in favor of taxing the colonies, signify by saying, "Aye."

The tally, 13 votes against, 214 for, the colonies will therefore, be subject to tax."