Question

1. britain taxed colonists to help pay off debt from the a. stamp act b. american revolution c. french & indian war d. tea act 5. why did parliament pass the tea act? a. to replace the sugar act b. to make colonists buy tea from a british company c. to help dutch smugglers d. to punish colonists for resisting the stamp act 6. which was an effect of bostons defiance? a. it energized other ships coming from england. b. it empowered other towns to continue resisting. c. it caused disagreements between the colonies. d. it united britains prime minister and parliament.

Explanation:

1. Britain taxed colonists to help pay off debt from the French & Indian War. The British government needed revenue after the costly war.
2. Parliament passed the Tea Act to make colonists buy tea from a British company. It was an attempt to help the struggling East - India Company.
3. An effect of Boston's defiance was it energized other towns to continue resisting. Boston's actions inspired other colonial areas to oppose British policies.

Answer:

1. C. French & Indian War
2. B. to make colonists buy tea from a British company
3. B. It empowered other towns to continue resisting.