Even though Lord North's Tea Act lowered the price of tea, it was still an issue for the colonists because
A. taxes on other imports were elevated to compensate.
B. most of them had begun the habit of coffee drinking and saw little benefit.
C. the price was scheduled to rise again later that year.
D. it was seen as an assertion that Parliament had the right to tax the unrepresented colonies.
Answer: D
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