-Colonists organized boycotts of British tea to protest the Tea Act.
- They refused to buy or sell British tea, and even destroyed shipments.
- The most famous boycott was the Boston Tea Party, where colonists dumped chests of tea into the harbor.
2. Smuggling:
-Colonists smuggled tea from other countries to avoid paying taxes to Britain.
- This was a risky business, as smugglers could be caught and punished.
- However, many colonists were willing to take the risk to avoid paying the high taxes on British tea.
3. Buying tea from local sources:
-Colonists also started to grow their own tea or buy it from local farmers.
- This helped to reduce the demand for British tea and put pressure on the British government to repeal the Tea Act.