Colonial Resistance

Worksheet Description

The worksheet presents an educational text about the Intolerable Acts, also known as the Coercive Acts, which were imposed by the British Parliament on the American colonies in 1774. It details the specific acts, their purposes, and the colonists’ reactions, emphasizing the pivotal role these acts played in escalating the tensions that led to the American Revolution. The document describes the political climate, the specific laws included within the Intolerable Acts, such as the Boston Port Act and the Massachusetts Government Act, and the consequent actions taken by the colonists, like the Boston Tea Party.

The worksheet educates students on the significance of the Intolerable Acts in the narrative of American independence. It teaches about the nature of colonial resistance to British legislation, the evolution of colonial governance in response to these acts, and the acts’ impact on the unity and revolutionary fervor of the American colonists. Students are encouraged to understand the cause-and-effect relationship between oppressive legislation and the rise of revolutionary movements. This knowledge is crucial for comprehending the historical context of the American Revolution and the foundations of American political ideology.