What was the major purpose of the Tea Act of 1773 according to the British?

Question:The purpose of the tea act was to tax the Americans of course. The brits were there for a free ride and gettingf a ton of tax $$. This was also to help make the british richer, and keep the americans in check. With the tax act then the Americans as a whole couldn't get that rich so they couldn't rebel as easily.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: The purpose of the tea act was to tax the Americans of course. The brits were there for a free ride and gettingf a ton of tax $$. This was also to help make the british richer, and keep the americans in check. With the tax act then the Americans as a whole couldn't get that rich so they couldn't rebel as easily.