Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?  

• A) By 1773, it was clear that a colonial rebellion was inevitable.
• B) British officials granted the British East India Company a monopoly in the colonies to prevent its bankruptcy.
• C) Anger at the tea tax led to mass efforts to turn cargo ships around in New York, Philadelphia, and Annapolis.
• D) Bostonians dressed as Indians dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston harbor in protest of the tea tax.
• E) Some Bostonians supported the Boston Tea Party; others disagreed with the destruction of property.

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Definitions:

Initiating Structure

Leadership behavior focused on defining roles, tasks, and the goals of a team or organization, often leading to higher levels of order and productivity.

Production Orientation

A management approach focused on the efficient production and distribution of products, often prioritizing output over other factors.

Consideration

A leadership behavior characterized by mutual trust, respect, and a certain level of warmth and rapport between a leader and their followers.

Task-focused

This refers to an emphasis on completing specific tasks or objectives, prioritizing work and productivity over other considerations.