The Tea Act (1773) Was Passed in Order to ______________

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Tea Act (1773) was passed in order to ______________.

• A) increase export duties on tea
• B) raise revenue in the colonies to form a colonial defense
• C) provide an alternative source of revenue for England after the repeal of the Stamp Act
• D) help the British East India Company and allow it to sell its tea directly in the colonies
• E) promote drinking tea, in an attempt to establish prohibition of alcohol in the colonies

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