Question

The British government took the Boston tea incident as a challenge. Which oppressive laws were passed by the British Parliament in response?

Answer 1

• The Boston Port was to be closed till the destroyed tea was compensated with its cost, so that the traders of Boston would not suffer loss. 
• The responsibility for accommodating and feeding the British soldiers was put on local authorities. 
• The murder trials conducted in American courts were now to be conducted in other British colonies. 
• The followers of the Catholic faith were given the freedom of worship. 
• The king was given the right to elect the legislators from Mass achussets.