17 mai 1774 - Intolerable Acts
Description:
Acts passed by the British Parliament in retaliation for the Boston Tea Party, meant to punish the colonies. These acts closed Boston ports and established military rule of the city. The colonists were infuriated at these acts, because they took away a lot of the colonists' ability to govern themselves.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
17 mai 1774
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 251 ans