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British thoughts "Barker sent the proclamation to a London newspaper, confident the women’s stance would cause a stir in England. British journalists and cartoonists depicted the women in a negative light, as bad mothers and loose women, and did not take them seriously". (Education & Resources - National Women's History Museum - NWHM) The Tea Party was not taken seriously because it was led by women. Picture at left: In March 1775, a political cartoon made fun of the women who participated in the Edenton Tea Party. |
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Other Colonies Reaction "The Edenton Tea Party was a bold demonstration of patriotism and the belief in individual rights". The Patriots in America praised the women for their stance. Women all over the colonies followed Barker’s lead and began boycotting British goods". (Carney, R) Wilmington Tea Party "A public and political action by Wilmington women, the Wilmington Tea Party occurred sometime between March 25 and April 5, 1774. The Ladies have burnt tea in a solemn procession, but they delayed however till the sacrifice was not very considerable, as I do not think any one offered above a quarter of a pound. The women openly expressed political opinions and a love of family and country. Such patriotic boldness contributed to the eventual formation of the United States." (Kickler, T. L.) |
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