Question

The Edenton Tea Party was a very noteworthy protest because

• A. It was actually a protest organized entirely by women who promised to honor all boycotts of British goods until the Tea Act was repealed.
• B. It led to the destruction of 25000 pounds of tea, and in response England closed down the port of Philadelphia.
• C. It led to 10000 soldiers being stationed in Boston
• D. It involved Rhode Islanders who burned a British ship in broad daylight and managed to carry out the attack without anyone getting arrested for doing so.
• E. It was the second time a majority of colonies sent representatives to New York to create a protest petition.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It was actually a protest organized entirely by women who promised to honor all boycotts of British goods until the Tea Act was repealed.

The Edenton Tea Party was a very noteworthy protest because it was actually a protest organized entirely by women who promised to honor all boycotts of British goods until the Tea Act was repealed.