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What were the "Intolerable Acts" passed by the British Parliament in 1774 to punish the Massachusetts colony for defying British policy?

A. Boston Port Act
B. Massachusetts Government Act
C. Administration of Justice Act
D. Quartering Act
E. Quebec Act

Answer :

The "Intolerable Acts" passed by the British Parliament in 1774 included:

(a) Boston Port Act (b) Massachusetts Government Act

(c) Administration Justice Act (d) Quartering Act

(e) Quebec Act

(a) Boston Port Act: This act closed the Boston Harbor until the Massachusetts colonists paid for the tea destroyed in the Boston Tea Party.

(b) Massachusetts Government Act: This act revoked the colony's charter and increased British control over its government, including the appointment of officials.

(c) Administration Justice Act: This act allowed British officials accused of crimes in the colonies to be tried in Britain or other colonies, making it difficult for colonists to hold them accountable.

(d) Quartering Act: Although not part of the original Intolerable Acts, it was reinforced and required colonists to provide housing and supplies to British troops.

(e) Quebec Act: While not directly related to Massachusetts, this act extended the boundaries of Quebec into the Ohio Valley, angering colonists and threatening their westward expansion.

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