Which of the Following Was a Component of the Intolerable

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a component of the Intolerable Acts?

• A) British authorities stationed soldiers in Boston for the first time and officially declared war, stating that the actions of the colonists were no longer tolerable.
• B) All American ports were closed off to trade of any kind until the tea destroyed by the Boston Tea Party was paid for in full.
• C) The Massachusetts governor was authorized to appoint council members instead of holding elections to fill the positions.
• D) It granted legal rights to Roman Catholics living in the American colonies, causing increased disunity among the American colonists.
• E) Colonists were forbidden from producing or using their own linen, wool, or paper, causing them to rely entirely on British imports.

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Definitions:

Social Trap

A situation in which individuals or groups make decisions that lead to a negative outcome for everyone, often due to conflicting short-term interests and long-term goals.

Self-Interest

Acting in a way that is beneficial to oneself, motivated by personal gain or advantage.

Incompatibility

A situation or condition in which two or more things are not able to exist or work together in a satisfactory relationship.

Superordinate Goal

refers to a shared goal that requires two or more groups to work together, reducing conflict by uniting them towards a common objective.