The Intolerable Acts

By: Rachel Goulder 9A

Also known as the Coercive Acts, they were created to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party

Were a series of 5 laws intended to punish the colonists:

The Boston Port Act-closed the Boston Harbor until all of the tea that was thrown into the harbor was paid for by the people of Boston, went into effect on June 1, 1774

The Administration of Justice Act-allowed British officials to not be involved with criminal prosecution in MA, went into effect on May 20, 1774

What were the Intolerable Acts?

The Massachusetts Government Act-turned the governor's council and the democratic town meetings into one body, restricting MA, went into effect on May 20, 1774

The Quartering Act-required colonists to provide housing to British troops, went into effect on March 24, 1774

The Quebec Act- the freedom of worship was extended to Catholics in Canada, went into effect on May 20, 1774

Intolerable Acts (continued)

One of the more major causes of the American Revolution The colonists were afraid of having soldiers in their homes after

the Boston Massacre, which is when they decided that they had to do something about these laws

United the colonies against England out of anger Colonies joined together in boycotting British goods, which

prepared them for their war with the British to declare their independence

How did the Intolerable Acts connect to the American Revolution?

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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/british-parliament-adopts-the-coercive-acts

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“The Intolerable Acts.” Last modified unknown. ◦ http://www.hobart.k12.in.us/gemedia/amrev/revwar/intolera.htm

“The Revolutionary War The America Colonies’ Independence from England The Path to ◦ the American Revolution.” Last modified unknown.

http://matej.ceplovi.cz/cizi/his-story.html#Rintolera

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