The Coercive Acts

question 13

Multiple Choice

The Coercive Acts

• A)attempted to impose new taxes on the colonies.
• B)forced the port of Boston to remain open to British ships.
• C)reorganized the government of Massachusetts.
• D)extended the power of the governor of New York.
• E)suppressed the rights of Catholics in Maryland.

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