What was the main purpose of the Intolerable Acts passed by the British Parliament in 1774?
The Intolerable Acts

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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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Brett Grocke
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To punish the American colonists for the Boston Tea Party
To reward the American colonists for their loyalty
To establish trade agreements with the American colonists
To grant independence to the American colonies
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which law closed the port of Boston until the colonists paid for the destroyed tea?
Boston Port Act
Massachusetts Government Act
Administration of Justice Act
Quartering Act
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the Massachusetts Government Act do to the colonists' rights?
Took away many rights to govern themselves
Granted more rights to govern themselves
Allowed colonists to elect their own governor
Increased the frequency of town meetings
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the colonists find the Administration of Justice Act unfair?
It allowed British officials to be tried in Britain, not the colonies
It required colonists to house British soldiers
It closed the port of Boston
It extended the boundaries of Quebec
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the effect of the Intolerable Acts on the American colonies?
They united the colonies against Britain
They led to the colonists accepting British rule
They improved trade relations with Britain
They resulted in the colonists gaining more rights
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