Respuesta :

Answer:

punished massachusetts as a warning to other colonies

Explanation:

Answer:

The coercive acts banned all town meetings from happening, the authority of the royal governor was increased, and Boston Harbor was closed to trade until the owners of the tea were compensated.

Explanation:

That was Britain's way of replying to the boston tea party. The british were mad and they did not want the boston tea party or any other protests from happening.