Tax Protest Collection

Boston Tea Party looter ridiculed
Sons of Liberty penalize a tea looter after Boston Tea Party by nailing his coat to a post, 1773. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Protestors tar and feather a tax collector during the Whiskey Rebellion in Pennsylvania 1790s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Angry citizens capturing tax collectors during the Whiskey Rebellion 1790s after the new federal government was formed. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonials destroy British cargo of tea in Boston harbor, December 16, 1773, known as the Boston Tea Party. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonial protestors emptying tea during the Boston tea party, 1773. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Effigy of a Stamp Act official hung by protesting colonials, 1765. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Protest in New York City by colonists opposing the Stamp Act 1765. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonists participating in the Boston Tea Party, 1773
Colonists throwing boxes of tea overboard during the Boston Tea Party, 1773. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonials setting a bonfire at the Bowling-Green to protest the Stamp Act in New York City, 1765. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley

Sons of Liberty rally in New York City
Isaac Sears exhorting a crowd to oppose British taxes in New York City before the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Patriotic American colonial woman spinning to avoid importing British cloth before the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Blacksmith angry at being served a tax demand, a scene in Shayss Rebellion, 1786. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Handbill warning Boston patriots against buying tea, December 2, 1773. Watercolor wash on a 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the document

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Colonists dressed as Indians dumping tea in Boston harbor, 1773. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Stamp Act riots in Boston before the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Sons of Liberty handbill supporting boycott of British goods in Boston before the Revolutionary War. Woodcut reproduction with watercolor wash

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Pennsylvania Journal and Weekly Advertiser protesting the Stamp Act by publishing a skull in place of a royal tax stamp, 1765

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Paul Revere delivering handbills in a New England village for the Sons of Liberty protesting British colonial policies. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley

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Angry Rhode Island colonists burn the ship " Gaspee" in Providence harbor, to protest British taxation, 1773. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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List of Boston merchants to be boycotted for importing British goods, 1770. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

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Royal Governor Tryon angrily trying to suppress the colonial Regulators revolt, North Carolina, 1771. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley

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Stamp Act protestors burning stamps in New York City before the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonists protesting the Stamp Act in New York City before the American Revolution, 1765. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Patriots dressed as Indians destroying tea in Boston harbor, called the Boston Tea Party, 1773. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Rebellion: Tax Protest Through History" In the annals of history, tax protests have always been a potent symbol of resistance against oppressive regimes. From the infamous Boston Tea Party to modern-day demonstrations, citizens have taken a stand against unjust taxation policies. The echoes of EVNT2A-00057 and EVRV2A-00037 resonate through time, reminding us of the looters ridiculed during the Boston Tea Party in 1773. Colonists participating in this iconic event (EVRV2A-00059) showcased their defiance by dumping crates of tea into the harbor, refusing to pay taxes imposed upon them without representation. Drawing inspiration from these revolutionary acts, Sons of Liberty rallied in New York City (EVRV2A-00117), uniting like-minded individuals who sought freedom from excessive taxation and governmental control. Their fervor ignited sparks that would fuel future movements for change. Throughout history, tax protests have served as catalysts for social transformation. The images captured during events such as EVRV2A-00218 and EVNT2A-00224 depict ordinary people standing up against unfair economic burdens imposed on them by those in power. Even today, we witness passionate gatherings like EVRV2A-00260 where citizens unite under a common cause - demanding accountability and transparency regarding tax policies that affect their livelihoods. These contemporary protesters draw strength from their predecessors' unwavering spirit displayed centuries ago. Let us not forget our roots; let us remember how past generations fought tirelessly to secure our rights and liberties. As we navigate an ever-changing world shaped by fiscal decisions made at higher levels, it is crucial to reflect on historical moments like EVRV2A-00054 when brave souls dared challenge authority for a fairer society.