The Intolerable Acts<span> were passed in 1774 to punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party. There were three major </span>acts<span> involved that angered the colonists. The first was the Boston Port Bill and it closed the Boston Harbor until the people of Boston paid for the tea that they threw into the harbor.</span>
Answer:
There were a number of factors involved.
Explanation:
This is a summarized version of my answer which for some reason was blocked.
Growth of nationalism throughout Asia and opposition to European colonialism and imperialism.
Development of an educated nationalist elite who could analyze the need for independence.
The impact of the Japanese defeat of European powers throughout Asia during WW2.
