The most important American objection to the Tea Act of 1773 was that it
A) made tea prohibitively expensive for American consumers.
B) was coupled with the arrival of British regiments in Boston to enforce the trade laws.
C) seemed to be a trick to trap Americans into paying the Townshend duty on tea.
D) closed colonial ports which refused to import English tea.
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Enlightened Despotism
A. demonstrated much more despotism than enlightenment in Russia. B. was most widely attempted in Britain, but caused confusion among the peasants and opposition from nobles and clergy. C. was best exemplified by the policies of Louis XV in France. D. was abolished in Prussia by Frederick the Great. E. was never attempted in Austria.
One effect of the War Industries Board's success was
a. the rallying of progressives behind the virtues of commerce. b. antitrust laws were more stringently followed. c. big business recognized the advantages of government economic planning. d. a leveling of profits among America's largest and smallest industries.
Which correctly matches the author to the title of his book?
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