Question

What is the Tea Party

A. a gathering of democrats in the white house rose garden.
B. a new american political party
C. A movement of political conservatives
D. a nickname for the republican-controlled house of representatives

Answer 1

C, a movement of political conservatives

Step-by-step explanation:

The Tea Party is an American fiscally conservative movement within the Republican Party.

The party opposes governmental spending, general health care and any affirmative programs. It advocates low taxes, the reduction of national debt and the entrepreneurs' rights.

Over 10% of all Americans identify with this movement.

The Tea Party was launched on February 19, 2009. The name refers to the Boston Tea Party of 1773, a party that protested against the British taxation in the American colonies.

Answer 2

Question: What is the Tea Party?

Options: A. a gathering of democrats in the white house rose garden ; B. a new american political party ; C. A movement of political conservatives ; D. a nickname for the republican-controlled house of representatives

Answer: A movement of political conservatives (option C.)