What event directly caused the British Parliament to pass the series of harsh laws known as the Intolerable Acts in 1774?

The formation of the Sons of Liberty

One of the most damaging parts of the Intolerable Acts was the closure of Boston Harbor. What was the main purpose of this action?

To prevent French ships from arriving

To build new docks for the British navy

To stop all trade until the colonists paid for the destroyed tea

To allow British soldiers to arrive more easily

To start a war with the colonies

To force all colonists to move west

To make an example of Massachusetts and scare other colonies into obedience

To encourage better trade relations

The other colonies decided to ignore Massachusetts.

It caused the other colonies to unite in opposition to Britain.

Most colonists chose to become Loyalists to the king.

It led to the immediate repeal of all taxes.

They asked France for military aid.

They organized the First Continental Congress.

They immediately declared their independence.

They arrested all the royal governors.