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b"In response to the Boston Tea Party, Parliament gets tough by passing several acts designed to punish Massachusetts. The Boston Port Act closes Boston Harbor until the city compensates everyone for damages related to the destruction of tea.\\xa0The Government Act gives power to the Crown appointed Governor to fill most government positions and bans town meetings to discuss issues.\\xa0The Administration of Justice Acts takes away the colony's right to try soldiers or other officials for murder.\\xa0The Quartering Act permits soldiers to take over colonial buildings for their use.\\xa0Parliament also passes the Quebec Act, giving Canada control over all disputed lands in the Ohio Valley.\\nParliament hopes these laws will show the colonists that they cannot get away with flouting the authority of the King and Parliament.\\xa0Colonists must accept Parliament's control or suffer serious economic and political consequences.\\nVisit my site at\\xa0https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com\\xa0for more text, pictures, maps, and sources on this topic.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"