Boston Tea Party Quiz

When did the Boston Tea Party take place?

• 1790

• 1773

• 1765

• 1781

Why did the colonists dress up as Native Americans during the Boston Tea Party?

• To confuse the British soldiers

• To show solidarity with the Native Americans

• To mock the Native Americans

• To hide their identities

What did the colonists throw into the Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party?

• Tea

• Coffee

• Salt

• Sugar

What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?

• Protest against high taxes on tea

• Protest against unfair representation

• Protest against British ships

• Protest against British rule

Who ruled the American colonies in the 1700s?

• Netherlands

• Britain

• France

• Spain

What did the British government impose taxes on in the American colonies?

• Salt

• Tea

• Coffee

• Sugar

Why were many colonists unhappy with the taxes imposed by the British government?

• They didn't have a say in the British government

• They didn't like tea

• They wanted lower taxes on other goods

• They wanted independence from Britain

What were the consequences of the Boston Tea Party?

• No significant impact

• Improved relations between the colonies and Britain

• Increased trade between the colonies and Britain

• Increased tensions between the colonies and Britain

What event did the Boston Tea Party eventually contribute to?

• The formation of the United States

• The start of the American Revolution

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the American Revolution

What were the colonists fighting for during the American Revolution?

• Independence from British rule

• Representation in the British government

• Trade agreements with other countries

• Higher taxes on tea