Why did parlement pass the Intolerable Acts?

Question

This is a history question on my son's history homework. He didn't bring HIS BOOK HOME! So could you please help. I don't remember any of this. My PHD doesn't cover it.

Answer 1

Parliament passed the Intolerable Acts in direct response to the growing unrest in the thirteen colonies, as evidenced by incidents such as the Boston Tea Party. The Acts essentially tightened England's administrative grasp on the colonies.