Colonial America and the Boston Tea Party

Which phrase best summarizes the colonists' main complaint about British rule?

• No Taxation Without Representation

• Freedom for All

• Power to the People

• Independence Forever

Why were the colonists angry with the British government?

• Because they did not have any representation in Parliament

• Because they wanted to become part of France

• Because they wanted to pay more taxes

• Because they liked being ruled by the king

Based on the information, what can you infer about the relationship between the colonies and the British government?

• The colonies felt unfairly treated because they had no say in the laws that affected them.

• The colonies were happy to pay taxes to the British government.

• The colonies wanted to become part of another country.

• The colonies had equal representation in Parliament.

Why did Britain start taxing the American colonists after the French and Indian War?

• To pay for the expenses of the French and Indian War

• To reward the colonists for their help

• To encourage more trade with America

• To punish the colonists for disobedience

What was the main message of Ben Franklin's "Join, or Die" drawing?

• The colonies would only survive if they stick together

• The colonies should fight each other

• The colonies should return to Britain

• The colonies should pay more taxes

What was an unintended effect of the Stamp Act for Great Britain?

• It united the colonists against them

• It made the colonists wealthier

• It improved trade with the colonies

• It made the colonists support British rule

Explain how the Stamp Act contributed to the unity of the colonists against Great Britain.

• The Stamp Act angered the colonists, causing them to unite in opposition to British policies.

• The Stamp Act made the colonists richer, so they celebrated together.

• The Stamp Act was ignored by the colonists, so nothing changed.

• The Stamp Act made the colonists want to return to Britain.

How did the British government try to appear reasonable to the colonists regarding taxes?

• By increasing all taxes

• By removing all taxes except one on tea

• By banning tea

• By giving free tea to everyone

Why did the British government keep a small tax on tea even after removing other taxes?

• To punish the colonists

• To show they were still in charge

• To increase trade

• To make tea cheaper

Explain how the British government’s decision to keep a tax on tea could be seen as both reasonable and controlling. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

• It was reasonable because they wanted to make money, and controlling because they banned tea.

• It was reasonable because they removed most taxes, and controlling because they kept one to show authority.

• It was reasonable because they gave free tea, and controlling because they taxed sugar.

• It was reasonable because they wanted peace, and controlling because they taxed all goods.