What method did colonists use to avoid using the official, taxed tea? many colonists began growing their own tea plants. many colonists stopped drinking tea and replaced it with various hot herbal drinks. many colonial merchants sold dutch tea that had been smuggled in. many colonists stole tea from the british east india company to use for themselves.

What did the french national assembly decide? peasants would only have to pay one-tenth of their earnings to the catholic church. the government could not legally charge taxes without first holding a vote. aristocrats would still receive special privileges as long as they paid a higher tax. employment would be available to all people, regardless of their social class.