Question

Why did the Tea Act of 1773 anger colonists?

Answer 1

Because it granted British East India Company Tea the right to become a monopoly in the tea distribution, which means they were able to mark up the price.

Answer 2

The British didn't think the colonists would be upset about the Act since by letting the East India Company not pay taxes, the price of tea would go down. But the colonists were angry because the Act would give the East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies.