Question

why did colonial merchants oppose the tea act? they feared british control over other goods. they wanted higher taxes on tea. they supported the british east india company.

Explanation:

The Tea Act gave the British East India Company a monopoly on tea trade in the colonies. Colonial merchants feared this British control over tea would extend to other goods, harming their business. The purple option is illogical (merchants wouldn't want higher tea taxes), and the orange option is wrong as they opposed the monopoly, not supported the company. So the green option is correct.

Answer:

A. They feared British control over other goods.