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The Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts, also known as the Coercive Acts, were a series of laws passed by the British to punish colonies that were openly rebelling. They were triggered by the Boston Tea Party of 1773. Instead of regaining control, the laws only caused more revolt. The situation escalated into the Revolutionary War.
594 Questions
Why did the parliament pass the coercive act?
To punish Bostontonians (people from Boston) for the Boston Tea Party during the pre-revolutionary period
What did the king do about The Intolerable Acts of 1774?
The King supported it because he was mad at the Patriots/Colonists because of the Boston Tea Party.
Why does the intolerable acts have two names?
the colonists called it the intolerable acts but it was formally known as coercive act
What is the historical significance of the intolerable acts?
The Intolerable Acts were a wake up call for the colonies. The acts included the closing of Boston harbor and the take over of all governmental activities by England. Many in the other colonies rallied around Boston, because they feared they may be the next to feel the wrath of England.
What are some interesting facts about the Tea Act?
When the British through the 190 pounds of tea in the harbor
Parliament passed the Intolerable Acts in response to what?
The Boston Tea Party was the action of the patriotic citizens of America who dumped tea that was imported into Boston harbor. this action greatly angered Parliament, and they decided that it would only be best if they punished the citizens/subjects and showed them who's boss. hope that helped! :)
To what country did the Intolerable Acts give land that the colonists had claimed?
The British dominion of Canada, specifically the mostly French province of Quebec. While the granting of this territory in the Quebec Act may have mollified the French Canadians, it infuriated the US colonials who had their own sights on the Ohio River valley.
What was the colonial response to The Intolerable Acts?
The colonists began finding product through black market connections, they boycotted items such as tea, and did everything possible so they would not be required to buy product from British traders.
What were some of the intolerable acts?
the colonists had to let British soldiers sleep,eat and drink.......water in their homes is one of the intolerable acts
The British Parliament passed the Intolerable Acts and closed the port of Boston in response to the Boston Tea Party.
