Boston Tea Party Quiz

What was the main reason the American colonists were upset with the British government before the Boston Tea Party?

• They were not allowed to hold town meetings.

• They were forced to house British soldiers.

• They had no representation in the British Parliament.

• They were not allowed to trade with other countries.

What was the primary purpose of the Tea Act of 1773?

• To reduce the number of British soldiers in the colonies.

• To allow colonists to vote in British elections.

• To create a monopoly for the East India Tea Company.

• To increase the price of tea in the colonies.

How did the colonists in Boston respond to the Tea Act?

• They dumped the tea into the Boston Harbor.

• They boycotted all British goods.

• They accepted the new tax and continued buying tea.

• They sent a petition to the British Parliament.

What were the Intolerable Acts intended to do?

• Allow colonists to have representation in Parliament.

• Reward the colonists for their loyalty.

• Punish the colonists for the Boston Tea Party.

• Encourage trade between the colonies and Britain.

What was a significant outcome of the Boston Tea Party?

• It caused the British to lower taxes on tea.

• It united the colonists and inspired the fight for independence.

• It resulted in the repeal of the Tea Act.

• It led to the immediate independence of the colonies.