Colonial America: Key Figures and Events

The video follows Sarah Phillips as she travels to the American colonies, encountering key historical events like the Boston Tea Party. Alongside James and Moses, she navigates the political tensions of the time. The narrative also highlights the stories of Phyllis Wheatley and Moses, exploring themes of freedom and slavery. Through these experiences, Sarah reflects on the complexities of liberty and justice in the colonies.

What is the main theme of the introduction in the video?

• The significance of wealth

• The beauty of nature

• The inevitability of change and the rise of truth

• The importance of friendship

What does Sarah Phillips express in her letter to her mother?

• Her desire to return to England

• Her excitement and anticipation for life in the colonies

• Her dislike for Dr. Franklin

• Her fear of the unknown

Who is leading the protest against British taxation in Boston?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Sam Adams

What is the main reason for the Boston Tea Party protest?

• High prices of tea

• Unfair taxation without representation

• Poor quality of tea

• Lack of tea supply

How does Sarah Phillips initially react to the Boston Tea Party?

• She supports the protest

• She is excited to join

• She is indifferent

• She finds it disgraceful and uncivilized

What is James Hiller's role during the Boston Tea Party?

• A tea merchant

• A ship captain

• A journalist

• A soldier

Who provides refuge to the group after the Boston Tea Party?

• Sam Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Phyllis Wheatley

What is Phyllis Wheatley known for?

• Her political speeches

• Her poetry

• Her scientific inventions

• Her military service

What does Moses share about his past?

• His education in England

• His family history

• His experience as a slave and how he gained freedom

• His journey to America

What contradiction does Sarah Phillips notice in America?

• The peace and conflict

• The beauty and harshness of the land

• The freedom for some and slavery for others

• The wealth and poverty