What was expected of the colonists in the new quartering act passed as part of the coercive (intolerable) acts in 1774? colonists had to give up their right to elect their own council and instead be governed by a royal council. colonists would have to ask permission from the royal governor before conducting town meetings. the colonial legislatures must to provide for the needs of british soldiers stationed in that colony. colonists would have to provide living quarters to british soldiers, even in private homes. done