The Tea Act (1773) Was Passed

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Tea Act (1773) was passed

• A) to impose duties on various items, including tea.
• B) to raise revenue from the colonies to pay for the costs of colonial defense.
• C) to provide an alternative source of revenue after the repeal of the Stamp Act.
• D) to lessen export duties and allow the East India Company to undersell colonial merchants.
• E) to promote drinking teas as an alternative to colonially produced rum.

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