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what role did massachusetts play in the revolutionary war
Massachusetts Bay was the home of the colonial government, and a center of trade and commerce. Having control of Boston and the harbor was a great strategic advantage.
what was the cause behind the historic events that took place in Massachusetts during the revolutionary war
The historic events that took place in Boston during the American Revolution were a direct result of the various acts that Parliament passed during this time period.
what was the intended outcome of the acts passed by Parliament
The acts passed by Parliament were intended to give British government control over American colonies trade industry to make money to help pay debt occurred during French and Indian War.

Question: how did the colonies react
Self-contained rewrite: How did the colonies react to the acts passed by Parliament