Parliament repealed all of the Townshend duties except the tax on tea because
A. Parliament decided temporarily to yield to American views.
B. it was a source of revenue and symbol of Parliament's authority.
C. of rioting in America that prevented collection of the duties.
D. American producers of raw materials suffered from lower prices on the world market.
Answer: B
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