Why did Parliament believe the colonists would accept the Tea Act of 1773?
A. Revenues raised by this act would go toward paying royal governors’ salaries.
B. This act repealed the offensive Townshend Duties that taxed all imports.
C. The revenues raised by this act would go toward the defense of the colonies.
D. The colonial assemblies would collect the revenues raised by this act.
E. This act substantially lowered the price of tea sold in the colonies.
I think the answer is B but I'm not sure

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Why did Parliament believe the colonists would accept the Tea Act of 1773?
A. Revenues raised by this act would go toward paying royal governors’ salaries.
B. This act repealed the offensive Townshend Duties that taxed all imports.
C. The revenues raised by this act would go toward the defense of the colonies.
D. The colonial assemblies would collect the revenues raised by this act.
E. This act substantially lowered the price of tea sold in the colonies.
I think the answer is B but I'm not sure

gnech · Answer

I think the answer is E.

anonymous · Answer

okay thanks

anonymous · Answer

but for some reason I dont  think E is right

anonymous · Answer

I really think the answer is b or e unless someone can explain why e can be right cause I dont understand this question

loser66 · Answer

I choose B also

gnech · Answer

I don't know anymore either. But look at this: http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/526e9a55e4b08fe35a5b55d6

loser66 · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

thanks everyone the answer is B