Question

What was the importance of the Tea Act of 1773?

• A. The English could ship their tea directly to the American colonies without first landing it in England.
• B. The English put an 87% tax on tea.
• C. The English allowed other countries to ship tea to America.
• D. The English made it illegal for the Americans to ship their tea from England.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The English could ship their tea directly to the American colonies without first landing it in England.

The Tea Act enabled the East India Company to ship its tea directly to the American colonies without first landing it in England. Since the Company was no longer required to pay tax in England, it could sell at a very low price.