The Tea Act (1773) Was Passed in Order to ______________

The Tea Act (1773) was passed in order to ______________.

A) increase export duties on tea
B) raise revenue in the colonies to form a colonial defense
C) provide an alternative source of revenue for England after the repeal of the Stamp Act
D) help the British East India Company and allow it to sell its tea directly in the colonies
E) promote drinking tea, in an attempt to establish prohibition of alcohol in the colonies