Why does the growing popularity of imported tea in the eighteenth century symbolize Anglicization in the colonies?
A) Drinking tea reflected a desire to support British commerce and trade.
B) Drinking tea demonstrated an interest in refined British tastes.
C) Drinking tea indicated the attempt of the wealthy to distinguish themselves as a class more like the British.
D) Drinking tea represented the pursuit of such English values as austerity and simplicity.
E) Drinking tea encouraged an interest in health and emotional well-being.
Ans: B) Drinking tea demonstrated an interest in refined British tastes.
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