Colonial America: Key Events and Figures

The video follows the journey of Sarah Phillips as she travels to the American colonies, exploring themes of freedom and patriotism. It highlights the Boston Tea Party, Phillis Wheatley's story, and Moses' journey to freedom, reflecting on the complexities of liberty and justice in colonial America.

What is Sarah looking forward to in the colonies?

• Starting a new job

• Exploring the wilderness

• Settling in Dr. Franklin's home

• Meeting new friends

What does James aspire to become?

• A politician

• A book author

• A newspaper editor

• A full-fledged journalist

Why couldn't Sarah make passage on the Dover?

• She was aboard the Dartmouth

• She missed the departure

• She was ill

• The ship was full

What event do the Sons of Liberty participate in?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Boston Massacre

Why are the Sons of Liberty destroying the tea?

• To create chaos

• To support the British

• To celebrate a victory

• To protest unfair taxation

Who is Phyllis Wheatley?

• A colonial governor

• A ship captain

• A famous poet

• A British soldier

What is the main contradiction discussed by the group regarding freedom?

• Freedom for all except slaves

• Freedom for all except women

• Freedom for all except the elderly

• Freedom for all except children

How did Moses gain his freedom?

• He escaped from his master

• He bought his freedom with earned coins

• He was freed by the British

• He was released by his master

What is Dr. Franklin accused of?

• Writing anti-British propaganda

• Instigating the Boston Tea Party

• Spying for the British

• Stealing from the East India Company

What is the consequence mentioned for Dr. Franklin's alleged crime?

• He must apologize publicly

• He must be made an example of

• He must be imprisoned

• He must pay a fine