Which detail best supports the answer to Part A? "In May 1774, in retaliation for the 'Boston Tea Party,' Parliament
A closed the port of Boston and virtually abolished provincial self-
government in Massachusetts." (paragraph 6)
"The first declared that the American colonists were entitled to
B the same rights as Englishmen everywhere and denounced any
infringement of those rights." (paragraph 8)
"In a sense the Continental Congress acted with restraint, for
while it was in session, the situation in Massachusetts verged on
war." (paragraph 9)
"During the winter of 1774-75, while Parliament mulled over
D conciliatory measures, colonial militia units prepared for war."
(paragraph 9)