England enacted the 1774 Coercive Acts to punish Massachusetts for des

England enacted the 1774 Coercive Acts to punish Massachusetts for destroying the tea. Those
“Intolerable Acts” were a turning point for many Americans, because:

a. a majority of people were demanding independence, including war
b. the Sons of Liberty became patriotic spokesmen for American rights
c. the English laws were perceived as unfair, so a Continental Congress was held
d. it helped them understand the oppression experienced by Native Americans

ANSWER
C