Knowledge 9 Lesson 2

What are taxes?

• extra money paid for goods

• toys

• books you can read

What is a representative?

• a T.V. star

• helps the government decide what to spend taxes on

• a children's doctor

Why did the king and the British Parliament decide to tax the British colonies in America?

• He was mean.

• He didn't ask for money

• He wanted to get some money.

How did the British colonists feel about being taxed?

• They were angry.

• They were happy.

• They didn't care.

What was the Boston Tea Party?

• A fancy party.

• The colonists dumped tea into the Boston Harbor.

• A movie.