What is the relationship between the Coeroive Acts and the Quebec Act? (A) Both acts were a direot resulf of the Boston Tea Party. (B) Both acts happened after the First Continental Congress. (C) Both acts were meant by British Parliament to harm colonists. (D) Both acts were perceived by American colonists as unfriendly.

The Coercive Acts, also known as the Intolerable Acts, were a direct response by the British Parliament to the chaos and unrest following the Boston Tea Party, aiming to assert control over the rebellious colonists. Simultaneously, the Quebec Act expanded the boundaries of Quebec and granted religious freedom to Catholics, which the American colonists viewed as a threat to their freedoms and a way to encourage dissent. The perception of both acts among the American colonists created a unifying effect, fueling anger and resentment towards British rule. The Coercive Acts were seen as punitive measures against Massachusetts, whereas the Quebec Act was seen as an affront to colonial expansion and governance—a combination that spurred the colonies toward revolution.