How did the Intolerable Acts-meant to punish Massachusetts for defying Great Britain-show that the British government did not respect the rights of the colonists to rule themselves?

Question

A. They began forcing American colonists to drink tea instead of coffee
B. They prevented American colonists from publishing newspapers or printing money
C. They replaced a civilian government with a military dictatorship
D. They forced all colonists to attend town meetings

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. They prevented American colonists from publishing newspapers or printing money. This action by the British government showed a lack of respect for the rights of the colonists to freedom of speech and control over their economic affairs.