Boston Port Act

The Boston Port Act, enacted in 1774, was one of the Coercive Acts imposed by Britain to punish Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party. It closed Boston Harbor to all shipping until the tea was paid for, aiming to disrupt trade and restore order. The act significantly impacted the local economy and angered colonists, increasing tensions that contributed to the start of the American Revolution. It was part of colonial efforts to resist British control and assert their rights.