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Satirical print. America, a half-clad Indian woman, is attacked by Mansfield, North (who is pouring the tea down her throat and has a copy of "Boston Port Bill" in his pocket), Bute, and the Earl of Sandwich. A Frenchman and Spaniard look on, while Britannia weeps. In the foreground a "Boston Petition" lies torn on the ground, and in the background the British fleet is bombarding Boston. Rectangle. This impression, published in the London magazine, April, 1774, was used to illustrate the text describing the debate on the Boston Port Bill, which was a retaliation for the Boston Tea Party. The bill was passed March 31, 1774.

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