Significance of the Intolerable Acts

Very Hard Period 3: 1754–1800 Road To Revolution

In the context of the growing tension between the American colonies and Britain during the mid-to-late 18th century, various groups emerged to resist British policies. Among these groups was the Sons of Liberty, which played a crucial role in organizing opposition. Critical reactions from Great Britain to colonial resistance included the implementation of punitive measures. One such measure was the Intolerable Acts of 1774, designed to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party. In the broader context, understand how these acts affected not only Massachusetts but also the other colonies and contributed to the unification of colonial resistance.

Which of the following best explains the significance of the Intolerable Acts in escalating tensions between Great Britain and its American colonies?

They directly led to the establishment of the First Continental Congress, fostering coordination among the colonies.

They were primarily aimed at reducing the colonial influence of New York, a center of revolutionary sentiment.

They resulted in the repeal of earlier Townshend Acts, leading to a temporary easing of tensions.

They effectively severed ties between the colonies and their loyalist supporters in Britain.

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