Question

Why did the Tea Act of 1773 anger many American colonists?

The law ended the tea trade in the colonies.

The law forced them to pay a tax on their tea, unless they purchased British tea.

The law restricted the purchase of tea to only those colonist who could vote.

The law made tea difficult to purchase.

Answer 1

Answer:

The law forced them to buy taxed tea.

Explanation:

American colonists were outraged over the tea tax, which had existed since the 1767 Townshend Revenue Act and did not get repealed like the other taxes in 1770, and believed the Tea Act was a tactic to gain colonial support for the tax already enforced.

Answer 2

Answer:

American colonists were outraged over the tea tax, which had existed since the 1767 Townshend Revenue Act and did not get repealed like the other taxes in 1770, and believed the Tea Act was a tactic to gain colonial support for the tax already enforced.

Explanation: