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What were 2 laws that Britain made before the revolutionary war

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1. The Massachusetts Government Act, which replaced the elective local government with an appointive one and increased the powers of the military governor.

2. Administration of Justice Act, also called Murder Act, British act (1774) that had the stated purpose of ensuring a fair trial for British officials who were charged with capital offenses while upholding the law or quelling protests in Massachusetts Bay Colony.

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