The Boston Tea Party Quiz

What was one of the main causes of the Boston Tea Party?

• The colonists loved tea too much.

• The British government increased taxes on tea.

• The colonists wanted to celebrate a festival.

• The British government banned tea.

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• A group of British soldiers.

• A dance group.

• A group of colonists who protested against British taxes.

• British tax collectors.

What did the Sons of Liberty do during the Boston Tea Party?

• They threw tea into the Boston Harbor.

• They had a tea party with the British.

• They planted tea trees.

• They bought all the tea.

Why were the colonists angry about the tea tax?

• Because tea was banned.

• Because the tax was very high.

• Because they had no representation in the British Parliament.

• Because the tea was of poor quality.

What was the reaction of the British government to the Boston Tea Party?

• They gave the colonists more tea as a gift.

• They ignored the incident.

• They closed the Boston Harbor.

• They lowered the tea taxes.

What event directly led to the Boston Tea Party?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• The Boston Massacre.

• The passing of the Tea Act.

• The Stamp Act Congress.

Who was a key figure involved in the Boston Tea Party?

• George Washington.

• Samuel Adams.

• King George III.

• Benjamin Franklin.

What was the impact of the Boston Tea Party on the American Revolution?

• It ended the revolution.

• It started the American Revolution.

• It had no impact.

• It led to stricter laws from Britain.

How did the British government view the Boston Tea Party?

• As a festive celebration.

• As an act of rebellion.

• As a minor incident.

• As a misunderstanding.

What was the main goal of the Sons of Liberty?

• To support British taxes.

• To protest against British policies and taxes.

• To organize tea parties.

• To become soldiers for the British.