Read the sentences from paragraph 5 in the section “The View of a Son of Liberty.” Great care was taken by us that no property on the ships was damaged except the tea. A padlock was even purchased and given to one of the captains to replace another one accidentally broken.

Which of the following is the BEST inference based on the sentences? AKS 10

A.
The Sons of Liberty made a great effort to find all of the hidden tea aboard the ship.

B.
The Sons of Liberty intended a peaceful protest.

C.
The Sons of Liberty knew their actions were criminal.

D.
The Sons of Liberty knew the ship would be damaged in the raid.