Carolina was given to eight Britishmen back in 1660 by Charles II of England. In 1729 some British politicians didn't agree with King Charles and decided to claim a portion of the land back from the original eight men.
The name is this act was the coercive acts. These acts were also called the "Intolerable acts".
I believe it is A.) The seperation of church and state.
Hernan Cortes is a Spanish conquistador and explorer who defeated the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico for Spain.