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1
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What was the first Intolerable Act?

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The Boston Harbor was to be closed from ALL trade until the Tea was paid off.

2
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What was the second Intolerable Act?

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Massachusetts was not allowed to have a town Meeting unless given permission by the colonial governor. Anyone accused of murder would be tried in England.

3
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What else happened as a result of the Boston Tea Party?

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  • British troops were increased

- bostonians refused to pay for the tea

4
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How did the other colonies help Boston?

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  • merchants from other cities closed their shops in protest

- other colonies sent money, food, and supplies to help Boston

5
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What was the first Continental Congress?

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In September of 1774, 50 leaders from 12 colonies gathered in Philadelphia, each one called delegates. The delegates agreed to send a peaceful letter to the king and boycott goods until the Intolerable Acts were repealed.

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What did colonists do in case the boycott didn’t work?

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The formed militias, or local armies made of the ordinary farmers, blacksmiths, etc. New England militias were called the Minutemen, who were ready to fight in 60 seconds.