1. Why did the Intolerable Acts lead colonists to justify rebellion against Britain?

A) It seemed as if Britain was taking away the colonies' ability to govern themselves.

B) They revealed the strength of the colonial charters.

C) They seemed to punish every colony but the one responsible for rebellion.

D) It appeared that Britain was trying to pass ownership of the colonies to another power.

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Ms. Congeniality

20 March, 15:32

1. Why did the Intolerable Acts lead colonists to justify rebellion against Britain?

A) It seemed as if Britain was taking away the colonies' ability to govern themselves.

B) They revealed the strength of the colonial charters.

C) They seemed to punish every colony but the one responsible for rebellion.

D) It appeared that Britain was trying to pass ownership of the colonies to another power.

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Zachary Franco · Answer 1

A or D

Explanation:

The laws were meant to punish the Massachusetts colonists for their defiance in the Tea Party protest in reaction to changes in taxation by the British Government.

Lance · Answer 2

its C) They seemed to punish every colony but the one responsible for rebellion.

Explanation:

it was meant to punish Massachusetts colonists who participated in the Boston tea party