Intorelable Acts (Coersive Acts) of 1774 facts
The Intolerable Acts also known as Coercive Acts were a package of five laws implemented by the British government with the purpose of restoring authority in its colonies. The first four Acts were...
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The Intolerable Acts also known as Coercive Acts were a package of five laws implemented by the British government with the purpose of restoring authority in its colonies. The first four Acts were...
View ArticleConsequences and effects of the Intolerable Acts
Most colonial residents considered this set of acts as a violation to their natural rights and a further infringement of their right to govern themselves which increased the need of local...
View ArticleBoston Port Act Original Text
This is the original text of the Boston Port Act as enacted by the British Parliament on March 31, 1774. An act to discontinue, in such manner, and for such time as are therein mentioned, the landing...
View ArticleMassachusetts Government Act Original Text
The following is the original text of the Massachusetts Government Act, one of the four Intolerable Acts. May 20, 1774 An act for the better regulating the government of the province of the...
View ArticleAdministration of Justice Act Original Text
The following is the original text of the Administration of Justice Act as enacted by the British Parliament of May 1774. May 20, 1774 An act for the impartial administration of justice in the cases...
View ArticleQuartering Act of 1774 Original Text
Original text of the Quartering Act of 1774. June 2, 1774 An act for the better providing suitable quarters for officers and soldiers in his Majesty’s service in North America. WHEREAS doubts have...
View ArticleQuebec Act Original Text
The following is the original text of the Quebec Act, one of the four Intolerable Acts of 1774. June 22, 1774 An Act for making more effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec in...
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