2. PART B: Which detail best supports the answer to Part A? A. "In May 1771, in retaliation for the 'Boston Tea Party: Parliament closed the port of Boston and virtually abolished provincial self-government in Massachusetts." (Paragraph 6) B. The first declared that the American colonists were entitled to the same rights as Englishmen everywhere and denounced any infringement of those rights." (Paragraph 8) C. In a sense the Continental Congress acted with restraint, for while it was in session the situation in Massachusetts verged on war.(Paragraph 9) D. "During the winter of 1774-75 while Parliament mulled over conciliatory measures. colonial militia units prepared for war." (Paragraph 9)