Which of the following might have been a perspective on the Tea Act of 1773 from an American colonist's point of view? A. Since there was a decline in tea production, it would be beneficial to have an increased amount of tea brought into the colonies. B. Having only paid one round of taxes, the East India Company could sell tea at a reduced price, which would benefit struggling colonists. C. Once colonists paid for the British tea, they acknowledged Parliament's right to tax the colonies, which could finally get rid of colonial resistance. D. The Tea Act was a British play for power that had the potential to put colonial merchants out of business.