Reason for the Boston Tea Party

Easy Period 3: 1754–1800 Road To Revolution

In the period leading up to the American Revolution, one of the significant events that exemplified the growing conflict between the colonies and Great Britain was the Boston Tea Party. This act of defiance against British taxation policy was a response to the Tea Act of 1773. Which of the following correctly identifies the main reason why the Boston Tea Party was organized?

To oppose the British monarchy's right to levy taxes without colonial representation.

To protest the Intolerable Acts that were later imposed in retaliation.

To express disapproval of the colonial merchants who were raising prices.

To support the British East India Company's monopoly on tea sales.

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