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The only reason that we look at the Boston Tea Party as a "good" thing that happened is because that side ended up winning a war. If the British had won that co
by remarkEon 6y ago
The only reason that we look at the Boston Tea Party as a "good" thing that happened is because that side ended up winning a war. If the British had won that conflict it would be a footnote in history, noting that some hooligans destroyed some property.
- dragonwriter 6y ago> The only reason that we look at the Boston Tea Party as a "good" thing that happened is because that side ended up winning a war. No, it's because they ended up winning a war and became us. If it has been a group that went on to win war of national liberation against us, we probably wouldn't too kindly on it.
- remarkEon 6y agoSure, but the point remains. We remember the Boston Tea Party as a good thing only because the victors of that war celebrate it.