Question

Why did britain pass the tea act?

Answer 1

To allow the British East India Company to sell its goods to the colonies without paying taxes. This allowed the British East India Company to sell their tea cheaper than the American merchants.

Answer 2

To help save the company, the British Parliament passed the Tea Act of 1773. This allowed the company to sell its goods to the colonies without paying taxes. This meant the East India Company could sell their tea cheaper than the American merchants. The Tea Act of 1773 did not impose any new tax on tea.