How was the Boston Tea Party different from an actual tea party? a Many considered the Boston Tea Party an act of vandalism—dumping someone else’s tea in a harbor. An actual tea party is an event to sip and drink tea.

b The Boston Tea Party was an event to sip and drink tea. An actual tea party occurs on a British cricket field.

c The tax on tea was celebrated during the Boston Tea Party. An actual tea par ty is an event that serves small sandwiches.

d Many considered the Boston Tea Party Britain’s first tea-drinking party in the colonies. An actual tea party was one that started during the first Continental Congress.