When the British declared martial law in Massachusetts:

A. rights of citizens were taken away

B. citizens were pardoned for crimes.

C. citizens were required to be armed.

D. taxes owed by citizens were reduced.

Respuesta :

Answer:

a.rights of citizens taken away.

Explanation:

Martial law is the imposition of direct military control of normal civilian functions by a government, especially in response to a temporary emergency such as invasion or major disaster, or in an occupied territory. =

On this day in 1774, British Parliament passes the Boston Port Act, closing the port of Boston and demanding that the city's residents pay for the nearly $1 million worth (in today's money) of tea dumped into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party of December 16, 1773. hope it helps :).