Samuel Adams organized the Boston Tea Party, a staged event to attract public attention about protesting the Tea Act of 1773. This was called a ___________ because its primary goal was to earn media coverage.
A) Flash mob
B) Conferral event
C) Sloganeering event
D) Pseudo event

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The Boston Tea Party was a "pseudo event" because it was specifically organized to attract public attention and media coverage, rather than occurring naturally or spontaneously.

Samuel Adams Organized the Boston Tea Party, a Staged Event