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What were the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts?

The Intolerable Acts were passed in the 1770s in response to the Boston Tea Party, closing the port of Boston, banning town meetings, and appointing General Thomas Gage as governor of Massachusetts.

When were the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts passed?

1770s

What were the acts a response to?

The Boston Tea Party

What happened during the Boston Tea Party?

The colonists dumped £10,000 of British tea in the harbor. Signup and view all the answers

The acts were passed against the colony of Massachusetts until what condition was met?

Until Boston could repay the money. Signup and view all the answers

What three things did the acts passed by British Parliament do?

Closed the port of Boston, banned all town meetings, and put General Thomas Gage as the new governor. Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed as the new governor of the colony?

General Thomas Gage Signup and view all the answers

What did the acts close and ban?

Closed the port of Boston and banned all town meetings. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Coercive (Intolerable) Acts?

They unified all the colonies together against England. Signup and view all the answers

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Coercive (Intolerable) Acts Overview

Enacted in the 1770s as a reaction to the Boston Tea Party.
Resulted from colonists dumping £10,000 worth of tea into Boston Harbor.

Impact on Massachusetts

Acts were specifically directed at Massachusetts until financial restitution was made.
Boston's port was closed, restricting trade and access.

Key Provisions of the Acts

Prohibited all town meetings, limiting local governance and communication.
General Thomas Gage appointed as the new governor, imposing military control.

Significance

Fostered unity among the American colonies in opposition to British rule.
Acts became a rallying point for colonial resistance and contributed to rising tensions leading to the American Revolution.

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Explore the historical significance of the Coercive Acts, also known as the Intolerable Acts, enacted in the 1770s. This quiz helps you understand the context, consequences, and the political atmosphere surrounding these pivotal laws that escalated tensions between the colonies and Britain. Test your knowledge with these flashcards!