Question

4 what effect did the intolerable acts have that the british government may not have wanted? a people all over the colonies became angry and alarmed, and decided to hold the first continental congress. b colonists in boston became angry but could not decide how best to continue protesting against the british. c people all over the colonies decided to stop protesting to avoid being punished like colonists in boston. d colonists in boston were forced to provide housing and supplies for british soldiers in the colonies.

Explanation:

The Intolerable Acts were punitive measures against the colonies by the British government. Instead of quelling dissent, they united the colonies. People across the colonies became angry and alarmed, leading to the formation of the First Continental Congress, which was likely an outcome the British did not want. Option B only focuses on Boston, option C is contrary to what happened as protests increased, and option D is one of the provisions of the acts rather than an unwanted effect.

Answer:

A. People all over the colonies became angry and alarmed, and decided to hold the First Continental Congress.