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Colonial Resistance

Question 5 • FL-2100010-M/J United States History A-CR

Why was the Tea Act of 1773 passed?

Answer
A
to benefit the East India Company
B
to provide financial aid to the colonists
C
to urge colonists to join the Sons of Liberty
D
to prevent colonists from buying tea

Explanation

The Tea Act of 1773 was intended to help the financially troubled British East India Company by allowing it to sell tea directly to the American colonies. This reduced the company’s costs and gave it an advantage in the colonial tea trade. The correct choice is to benefit the East India Company.

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