Question

Which historical event illustrates the effects of supply and demand on business, industry, or agriculture?

A. The British government placed taxes on sugar, tea, and documents, so the colonists protested.

B. The transcontinental railroad made travel easier, so more people moved to the west.

C. People wanted to buy cheap cotton fabric, so the plantation system grew larger.

D. New England had rocky soil, so fishing became a major occupation.

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation: The Townshend Acts were a series of acts passed in 1767 and 1768 that placed indirect taxes on imports British goods such as glass, lead, pants, paper, and tea. These acts were also met with protests from the colonies, and the British government had to send troops to enforce the taxes.