What was expected of the colonists through the new Quartering Act passed in 1774 as part of the Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts)?
A. This new act revoked colonists' right to elect their own council and instead be governed by a royal council.
B. This new act expected colonists to ask permission from the royal governor before conducting town meetings.
C. This new act required colonial legislation to provide for the needs of British soldiers stationed in that colony.
D. This new act demanded that colonists provide living quarters to British soldiers, even in private homes.
Answer (2)
The Quartering Act of 1774 required colonists to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers, including accommodations in private homes. This act was part of the Coercive Acts and was seen as an infringement on the rights of colonists, leading to increased tensions between the colonies and Britain. The correct answer to the multiple-choice question is D: This new act demanded that colonists provide living quarters to British soldiers, even in private homes.
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The Quartering Act of 1774 required colonists to provide housing and supplies for British soldiers, including putting them in private homes. This act was seen as an infringement of rights and a tactic to exert control over the colonies, contributing to rising tensions that would eventually lead to the American Revolution. Understanding the implications of this act helps illustrate the growing conflict between colonists and British authorities. ;
