The Colonial Boycott of Tea in 1773

question 2

Multiple Choice

The colonial boycott of tea in 1773

• A)was based on colonists' anger at having to pay a new tax.
• B)involved relatively small numbers of people.
• C)was led by women.
• D)had little financial effect on England.
• E)resulted in the arrest of the Daughters of Liberty.

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