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The Colonists’ Reaction to the Intolerable Acts

Initial Response: Boycotts and Protests Upon the passing of the Intolerable Acts, the colonists were outraged and immediately began to organize resistance. The Acts included the Boston Port Act, which closed the port of Boston until the city paid for the damages incurred during the Boston Tea Party. This had a significant impact on the city’s economy and led to…