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QuizMultiple Choice

The Revolution Begins — Unit test

Question 16 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

What was the goal of the Boston Port Bill, one of the Intolerable Acts?

Answer
A
to increase activity in Boston Harbor
B
to rebuild Boston Harbor
C
to isolate Boston by closing its harbor
D
to create new taxes for Boston Harbor

Explanation

The Boston Port Bill closed Boston Harbor until the colonists paid for the tea destroyed in the Boston Tea Party. Britain intended this punishment to pressure Boston and isolate it from trade. Therefore, the goal was to isolate Boston by closing its harbor.

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