Liberty Kids: Boston Tea Party

Where did Sarah initially intend to settle with her father?

• Boston

• London

• Philadelphia

• Ohio Territory

What was James's occupation?

• Sailor

• Journalist

• Printer's apprentice

• Explorer

Why did Sarah not arrive in Philadelphia as planned?

• She decided to stay in London.

• She missed her ship, the Dartmouth.

• She couldn't get passage on the Dover and was rerouted to Boston on the Dartmouth.

• Her father changed his mind about her coming.

Which of the following acts was NOT mentioned by Sam Adams in his speech?

• Sugar Act

• Townshend Acts

• Stamp Act

• Tea Tax

Why did the colonists disguise themselves and throw tea into the harbor?

• To steal the tea for themselves.

• To protest unfair taxation by the British Parliament.

• To declare war on Great Britain.

• To celebrate a local holiday.

What was Sarah Phillips' initial opinion about the colonists' actions on the ship?

• She believed it was a justified act of rebellion.

• She thought it was a clever way to avoid paying taxes.

• She considered it uncivilized and destruction of private property.

• She was indifferent to the protest.

What was the main point of contention between James and Sarah Phillips regarding the British Parliament's actions?

• Whether the tea was of good quality.

• The legality of the colonists' disguises.

• The right of Parliament to impose taxes on colonies without their representation.

• The speed at which the ships were unloaded.

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How did Moses manage to get the cart past the constable without revealing the hidden passengers?

• He bribed the constable with money.

• He claimed to be delivering "big, ugly hogs" at a late hour.

• He pretended to be lost and asked for directions.

• He used a secret password to gain passage.

Why was a curfew imposed in Boston?

• To prevent the spread of disease.

• To control the movement of citizens after dark.

• To protect against Native American attacks.

• To enforce a new tax law.