In Organizing the Boston Tea Party of 1773, Radical Colonial

In organizing the Boston Tea Party of 1773, radical colonial interests succeeded in their hope of _____________, a hope not shared by newfound allies from the New England merchant class.

A) gaining agreement in the colonies on the need to seek independence from Britain
B) inciting pirate attacks on East India Company ships, and hurting British commerce
C) provoking the British into taking actions that would pave the way for colonial rebellion
D) immediately ceasing all taxation without colonial representation