The Edenton Tea Party was a political protest that took place in Edenton, North Carolina, in 1774. It involved a group of women who gathered to boycott British tea in response to the Tea Act imposed by the British government. This act angered American colonists, as it was seen as an attempt to enforce taxation without representation. During the event, the women signed a resolution pledging not to purchase or consume British tea. The protest was significant as it demonstrated the role of women in the American Revolution and highlighted the growing resistance against British rule in the colonies.