Question

the american revolution
escalating tensions in the colonies
how did the british respond to the colonists growing
resentment against their taxes?
they imposed harsh penalties for any resistance.
they gave the colonists representation in parliament.
they apologized and agreed to lessen the taxes
the boston massacre (1770): in 1770, a crowd of colonists angry over taxes
the boston tea party (1773): in 1773, the colonists protested britains new tea
the intolerable acts (1774): after the boston tea party, king george iii retaliated

Explanation:

The text mentions that after the colonists' resistance (like the Boston Tea Party), the British imposed further penalties (the Intolerable Acts). This aligns with the option of imposing harsh penalties. The colonists did not get representation in Parliament (as per historical context, they had "no taxation without representation" grievance but no actual representation). Also, the British did not apologize and lessen taxes; instead, they escalated with more punitive measures.

Answer:

They imposed harsh penalties for any resistance.