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Questions and Answers
In 1773, which countries had high tensions?
In 1773, which countries had high tensions?
- Great Britain (correct)
- Netherlands
- France
- Spain
What did the Tea Act seek to save?
What did the Tea Act seek to save?
- The British East India Company (correct)
- The American colonists
- The British Parliament
- The smugglers
Why were the American colonists angry about the Tea Act?
Why were the American colonists angry about the Tea Act?
- Because it increased the tax on tea
- Because it hurt other tea suppliers (correct)
- Because it granted them representation in British Parliament
- Because it lowered the tax on tea
What did the American colonists continue to do despite the Tea Act?
What did the American colonists continue to do despite the Tea Act?
Why did the American colonists persist in buying smuggled tea?
Why did the American colonists persist in buying smuggled tea?