What was the purpose of the tea act of 1773?
to punish the colonists for their boycotting of british tea
to raise revenue to offset the british national debt
to revive the struggling east india company
to pay the salaries of royal appointees

to raise revenue to offset the British national debt

Explanation:

they were fighting a war in England against asia and they were struggling because of the loss of prophet from the Americans.

the answer is a. 250 percent.

social status of early civilizations was based primarily on economic power.- true ( first choice)