United States History Question of the Day


The Boston Tea Party added
to anti-British sentiments in New England
(Source:Wikimedia Commons--public domain)

Question 0100421:

Which of the following were passed soon after the Boston Tea Party of 1773 and resulted in resentment among the residents of Massachusetts?"

I. Quebec Act passed, expanding colony of Quebec and challenging claims of Massachusetts Bay to Ohio River Valley lands
II. town meetings were restricted
III. port of Boston closed
IV. new Quartering Act passed, allowing easier access to colonial homes by British soldiers

    (A)    all of the above
    (B)    I, II, and III only
    (C)    I, II, and IV only
    (D)    II, III, and IV only
    (E)    none of the above

Answer and explanation


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