Lesson 26 of 84 · Colonial History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepThe Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were a series of laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774.
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The Intolerable Acts were a series of laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774. These laws were meant to punish the American colonists for their protests against British rule, especially after the Boston Tea Party. The Intolerable Acts included closing Boston Harbor and limiting town meetings, which made the colonists very unhappy and led them to unite against British authority.
Key Facts
The Intolerable Acts were also known as the Coercive Acts.
One of the acts closed Boston Harbor until the tea from the Boston Tea Party was paid for.
These laws helped spark the beginning of the American Revolution.
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