USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Everyone knows the story of the Boston Tea Party yet few have heard of Sarah Bradlee Fulton (1740-1835) from Medford, Massachusetts. Credited with the idea of disguising the men who participated as “Indians, ” Fulton dressed them in Native American clothing and later disposed of their disguises.

Detailed explanation-2: -In addition to being a prominent member and leader of the Daughters of Liberty, Sarah is often referred to as the “Mother of the Boston Tea Party.” Sarah is credited with the idea of disguising the men as Mohawk Indians, painting their faces, and donning Native American clothing.

Detailed explanation-3: -The disguise was mostly symbolic in nature; they knew they would be recognized as non-Indians. The act of wearing “Indian dress” was to express to the world that the American colonists identified themselves as “Americans” and no longer considered themselves British subjects.

Detailed explanation-4: -Meet the Hero: Sarah Bradlee Fulton Sarah contributed to the colonists in many different ways. She is considered the “Mother of the Boston Tea Party” and was said to have come up with the idea of the event. She helped dress all the men as Mohawk Indians to disguise them and helped get rid of all the disguises.

Detailed explanation-5: -To protest the Tea Act of 1773, colonists disguised as Mohawks raided ships and dumped ninety thousand pounds of tea into Boston Harbor.