What was the patriots view in the tea act?

The Patriots viewed the Tea Act of 1773 as a direct attempt by the British government to assert control and monopolize the tea trade in the colonies. They saw it as another instance of taxation without representation, as it allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to the colonies while undermining local merchants. This led to widespread protests, culminating in events like the Boston Tea Party, where colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor as a form of rebellion against what they perceived as oppressive legislation.