Question

the intolerable acts: 1774

1. what were the intolerable acts, and why were they enacted?
2. what were some specific measures included in the intolerable acts?
3. how did the intolerable acts affect the american colonies and contribute to the american revolution?

the first continental congress: september 1774

1. when and where was the first continental congress held, and which colony did not participate?
2. what was the primary purpose of the first continental congress, and what actions did the delegates take?
3. what significant document did the first continental congress draft, and what was its purpose?

Explanation:

1. The Intolerable Acts were punitive measures by Britain against the American colonies in 1774, enacted to re - establish British authority after the Boston Tea Party.
2. Specific measures included the Boston Port Act (closing Boston Harbor), the Massachusetts Government Act (restricting local self - government), the Administration of Justice Act (allowing British officials to be tried in Britain), and the Quartering Acts (requiring colonists to house British troops).
3. These acts angered the colonists, uniting them in opposition and fueling the push for independence, contributing to the American Revolution.
4. The First Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from September 5 to October 26, 1774. Georgia did not participate.
5. Its primary purpose was to discuss the colonies' response to the Intolerable Acts. Delegates agreed on a boycott of British goods.
6. The First Continental Congress drafted the Continental Association. Its purpose was to enforce the boycott of British goods and promote economic resistance against Britain.

Answer:

1. The Intolerable Acts were punitive laws passed by the British Parliament in 1774 against the American colonies as a response to the Boston Tea Party. They were enacted to re - assert British control over the colonies.
2. The Boston Port Act closed Boston Harbor, the Massachusetts Government Act restricted local self - government, the Administration of Justice Act allowed British officials to be tried in Britain, and the Quartering Acts required colonists to house British troops.
3. The Intolerable Acts united the colonies in opposition to British rule, increased anti - British sentiment, and contributed to the growing movement for American independence, leading to the American Revolution.
4. The First Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia from September 5 to October 26, 1774. Georgia did not participate.
5. The primary purpose was to discuss the colonies' response to the Intolerable Acts. Delegates voted to impose a boycott on British goods.
6. The First Continental Congress drafted the Continental Association. Its purpose was to enforce the boycott of British goods and organize economic resistance against Britain.