Why did the British government hope the Coercive (or Intolerable) Acts would bring order back to Boston?

The British government hoped the Coercive (or Intolerable) Acts would restore order in Boston by punishing the colonists for the Boston Tea Party and reasserting British authority. They aimed to isolate Massachusetts, deter further protests, and demonstrate that defiance would lead to significant consequences. By closing Boston Harbor and restricting town meetings, officials believed they could quell unrest and reestablish control over the increasingly rebellious colonies. Ultimately, however, these measures intensified colonial resentment and resistance.