Why did Parliament believe the colonists would accept the Tea Act of 1773?

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anonymous · Answer

Revenues raised by this act would go toward paying royal governors’ salaries.
This act repealed the offensive Townshend Duties that taxed all imports.
The revenues raised by this act would go toward the defense of the colonies.
The colonial assemblies would collect the revenues raised by this act.
This act substantially lowered the price of tea sold in the colonies.

anonymous · Answer

free metal ! for correct answer

praetorian.10 · Answer

metal? now i can finally repair my house roof. lol

praetorian.10 · Answer

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/parliament-passes-the-tea-act

anonymous · Answer

my bad i meant medal