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What were the Intolerable/Coercive Acts?
How did the Intolerable Acts affect the colonists?
They closed Boston Harbor and enforced the Quartering Act.
What was the Quebec Act?
It set up a government for the territory taken from France in 1763.
Why did the Quebec Act upset colonists?
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What was the British perspective regarding the Intolerable Acts?
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How did the Intolerable Acts lead to the Revolutionary War?
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The Intolerable Acts were a direct response to the __________.
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The Quebec Act blocked colonists from moving __________.
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Study Notes
Intolerable/Coercive Acts Overview
- Aimed to punish Massachusetts following the Boston Tea Party.
- Included laws that closed Boston Harbor and restricted local governance in favor of British-appointed officials.
- Allowed royal officials accused of crimes to be tried in Britain or other colonies.
- Reinforced the Quartering Act, compelling colonists to house British troops.
Impact on Colonists
- Boston Harbor closure until the cost of the dumped tea was repaid caused economic strain.
- Trials for British officials charged with colonist deaths were moved to Britain, seen as biased against colonists.
- The Quartering Act was particularly resented, as it forced colonists to provide for British officials, leading to further anger and resentment.
Quebec Act
- Established governance for land acquired from France post-1763.
- Expanded Quebec's territory to include land between the Ohio and Missouri rivers.
- Prohibited westward expansion for colonists, adding to frustrations over territorial control.
Colonists' Reactions to the Quebec Act
- Expanded Quebec territory restricted colonial growth, increasing tensions.
- The act's provision for Catholic religious freedom angered predominantly Protestant colonies.
- Demonstrated Britain's increasing authority over religion, governance, and land distribution, heightening colonial fears.
British Perspective
- British aimed to hold Boston accountable for the financial loss incurred from the Boston Tea Party.
- Expansion of Quebec intended to deter colonists from provoking Native American tribes and mitigate the risk of another conflict like the Seven Years' War.
Road to Revolutionary War
- Intolerable Acts intended as punitive measures backfired, uniting the colonies against British oppression.
- Sparked the First Continental Congress, leading to coordinated resistance against British rule.
- The subsequent Quebec Act intensified feelings of resentment, solidifying opposition to British control across all colonies.
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Test your knowledge on the Coercive and Intolerable Acts, a critical series of laws that were enacted by Parliament following the Boston Tea Party. This quiz will cover the implications of these laws, including the closing of Boston Harbor and changes to colonial governance.
