Why was the boston tea party seen as an act of rebellion ? a) it was a protest that included the illegal dumping of a shipment of goods b) it was a violent clash that led to the death of colonists at the hands of british troops c)it was hey series of protests that hand finish train and lead to the repeal of the stamp act d) it was a sizable cancellation of three orders to boycott the shipment of british tea into the colonists ( you s much btw)