Colonial America Quiz

What did many people in the 13 colonies love to drink?

• Coffee

• Tea

• Milk

• Chocolate

Why did colonists decide they would stop drinking tea?

• They didn't like the taste

• There was a tax on tea that made it even more expensive

• It was too cheap and everyone could buy it

• It was not healthy

How many ships sailed into Boston Harbor before the tea was dumped into the water?

• 2

• 3

• 5

Who dumped the tea into the water and what were the men dressed like?

• British soldiers dressed in red uniforms

• Native Americans dressed in disguises

• Patriots dressed as colonists

• Tax collectors dressed in suits

After all the tea was dumped into the water, it became known as the ___________________________.

• Boston Tea Party
• Tea time

• Harbor party

Why did King George and Parliament send soldiers to Boston?

• To protect the colonists

• To close the harbor as punishment

• To help them buy more tea

• To provide food

British soldiers were called ____________________________ because of their bright red uniforms.

• Minutemen
• Colonists
• Redcoats

They closed the Boston Harbor as punishment and no ________________ or __________________ could get in. So, people all across the 13 colonies sent food and other goods to Boston to help the people living there.

• groceries or trucks

• ships or shelter

• food or supplies

• tea or cupcakes

Why did many colonists decide they could no longer support King George?

• He was too kind and everyone liked him

• He made unfair taxes and closed the harbor

• He wanted to make peace with everyone

If you were a patriot then you were loyal to the __________________, not Britain.

• King

• Colonies
• redcoats