Question

Which act addressed English soldiers and officials who had committed serious crimes in Massachusetts?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is C. The act that addressed English soldiers and officials who had commited serious crimes in Massachusetts was the Administration of Justice Act.

Explanation:

The Administration of Justice Act was passed by the United Kingdom Parliament and became law on May 20, 1774. This act was one of the Intolerable Acts, and its purpose was to secure British jurisdiction over the Thirteen Colonies.

This act abolished the local administration of justice, authorizing the governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, to order that any investigation, charge or appeal had to be tried in Great Britain or any other British colony; he could compel any witness to appear at such a trial and demanding bail for any person accused of a "capital crime in the performance of his duties." This meant that the trials would be held in Britain, by a British judge, ensuring a trial outcome in favor of the British.