The Boston Tea Party: A Turning Point in American History

The Boston Tea Party: A Turning Point in American History

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

Remembering, Analyzing, Creating

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason the American colonists were unhappy with the British government in the early 1770s?

High taxes on everyday items

Lack of representation in Parliament

British military presence

Trade restrictions

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was one of the most famous leaders of the Sons of Liberty?

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Samuel Adams

Benjamin Franklin

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3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the significance of the Boston Tea Party in American history.

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4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The Boston Tea Party was a response to the Tea Act, which allowed the British East India Company to sell tea directly to the colonies. How did this affect local merchants?

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5.

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30 sec • 1 pt

The Boston Tea Party took place in the year ___.

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6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The Intolerable Acts were passed by the British government in response to the Boston Tea Party. Name one of these acts and its impact on the colonists.

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The Sons of Liberty disguised themselves as ___ Indians during the Boston Tea Party.

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