Question

How did the British government respond to the Boston tea party?

A. the king consulted with parliament in hopes of negotiating with the colonists.

B. Parliament passed the intolerable acts to encourage colonists to repay the entire war dept.

C. Parliament passed the coercive acts to punish and further control the colonists.

D. The king sent additional troops to enforce the collection of existing taxes.

Answer 1

Answer: C. Parliament passed the coercive acts to punish and further control the colonists.

Answer 2

Either C or B. Not entirely sure though.