Liberty's Kids Quiz

What was the main reason for the colonists' protest known as the Boston Tea Party?

• A demand for independence

• A ban on tea imports

• Disagreement over tea quality

• Unfair taxation without representation

What was the consequence of the Boston Tea Party mentioned in the episode?

• Immediate independence for the colonies

• Increased British military presence in Boston

• The colonists were praised

• The British left Boston

Who was Phyllis Wheatley?

• A member of the British Parliament

• A British soldier

• A teacher in Boston

• A poet and slave

What did James lose during the struggle?

• A book

• His father's locket

• His hat

• His shoe

What act did the British Parliament pass that outraged the colonists?

• The Stamp Act

• The Tea Act

• The Sugar Act

• The Coercive Acts

Who helped Henry escape from the ship?

• James and Sarah

• Phyllis Wheatley

• Dr. Franklin

• Moses and James

What did the characters do to resist British control?

• Fled to France

• Negotiated with the British

• Printed and distributed posters

• Organized a large army

What did the characters use to spread their message against the British?

• Speeches

• Newspaper articles

• Posters

• Telegrams

How did Benjamin Franklin defend himself against accusations of treason?

• By denying everything

• By claiming he was British

• By asserting his American identity

• By escaping to France

What did Benjamin Franklin declare about his identity?

• He is a British subject

• He is a French citizen

• He is a loyalist to the king

• He is an American