I would say yes since the correct sentence would be
The people rebelled, bought cheaper tea, and agitated(?) for removal of the tax.
Sternly, maybe could just be grim ( formiadable, harsh, uninviting, depressing, lack of humor, etc)
Answer:
Explanation:
The two most basic parts of a sentence are the subject and predicate. The subject of a sentence is the person, place, or thing that is performing the action of the sentence.