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What was the immediate colonist reaction to the Tea Act and what significant event did it lead to?
What was the immediate colonist reaction to the Tea Act and what significant event did it lead to?
Colonists protested through boycotts, which culminated in the Boston Tea Party.
How did the British government respond to the Boston Tea Party in 1774?
How did the British government respond to the Boston Tea Party in 1774?
The British government enacted the Coercive Acts, which included closing the Boston Port and increasing the power of the royal governor.
What role did the Committees of Correspondence play in the lead-up to the American Revolution?
What role did the Committees of Correspondence play in the lead-up to the American Revolution?
They facilitated communication and coordination among the Patriots across the colonies.
Describe the significance of the Quebec Act in the context of colonial tensions.
Describe the significance of the Quebec Act in the context of colonial tensions.
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What actions did the colonists take regarding militia formation during this period?
What actions did the colonists take regarding militia formation during this period?
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Study Notes
Colonial Reaction to Acts
- Colonists reacted to the Tea Act and the Boston Massacre by forming a committee of correspondence to communicate between patriots.
- They boycotted tea and smuggled Dutch tea.
- The Boston Tea Party occurred on Dec 16, 1773.
Coercive Acts/Intolerable Acts
- The Coercive Acts were passed in 1774 following the Boston Tea Party.
- These acts punished Boston for the party and included actions like closing the Boston port, increasing the power of the royal governor, sending warships/soldiers to the wharves and docks.
- Militias began forming and weapons were hidden in Concord.
Quebec Act
- The Quebec Act expanded the territory of Canada.
- It resulted in an increase in the Catholic population, causing concern among other colonists.
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Explore how colonists reacted to the Tea Act and the Coercive Acts through boycotts, communication, and the Boston Tea Party. This quiz also covers the implications of the Quebec Act and the formation of militias in response to British aggression. Test your knowledge of this crucial period in American history.
