Liberty's Kids: The Boston Tea Party and Beyond

What event is known as the Boston Tea Party?

• A battle between British soldiers and colonists

• A meeting of colonial leaders

• A protest where tea was thrown into the harbor

• A social gathering in Boston

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

• Issues with local governance

• High taxes without representation

• Unfair laws about land

• Disagreements over religion

What did the colonists disguise themselves as during the Boston Tea Party?

• British soldiers

• Mohawk Indians

• French traders

• Dutch merchants

What did the colonists demand regarding taxation?

• No taxes at all

• Higher taxes for all

• Taxes only on British goods

• Representation in Parliament

What were the Coercive Acts also known as?

• Colonial Rules

• Liberty Laws

• Intolerable Acts

• Freedom Acts

Who was accused of encouraging the Boston Tea Party?

• John Adams

• King George III

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What did Benjamin Franklin lose due to his political actions?

• His home

• His citizenship

• His family's respect

• His position as postmaster

What was Benjamin Franklin's response when accused of treason?

• He used wit to respond

• He admitted guilt

• He denied everything

• He fled Boston

How did the characters avoid capture while spreading their message?

• By cleverly evading soldiers

• By disguising themselves

• By hiding in the countryside

• By using secret tunnels

What was the significance of the Franklin stove in the story?

• It was used to make tea for an officer

• It was used to cook for the redcoats

• It was used to warm the soldiers

• It was used to destroy evidence