Liberty Kids: The Boston Tea Party

Why was Sarah traveling to the American colonies?

• To join her father, a brave explorer

• To escape the harsh winter in England

• To study journalism with Dr. Franklin

• To deliver important documents to Boston

What was James's job at Dr. Franklin's printing press?

• A full-fledged journalist

• An apprentice journalist

• A newspaper delivery boy

• A printing press owner

Why did Sarah Phillips's ship change its destination from Philadelphia to Boston?

• The ship encountered a severe storm

• She decided to visit Boston first

• She couldn't get passage on the original ship

• Her father was waiting for her in Boston

What was the main reason for the gathering of men in the Boston tavern?

• To celebrate a local holiday

• To discuss new trade routes

• To protest British taxes and policies

• To plan a new settlement

What was the name of the group Sam Adams urged the men of Boston to join?

• The Boston Patriots

• The Sons of Liberty

• The Colonial Alliance

• The Freedom Fighters

Why were the colonists protesting by destroying the tea?

• They disliked the taste of British tea.

• They were angry about the high price of tea.

• They were protesting unfair taxation without representation in Parliament.

• They wanted to start their own tea company.

What historical event is depicted by the men disguised as Native Americans throwing tea into the harbor?

• The Boston Massacre

• The Stamp Act Protest

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Lexington

What famous slogan was shouted during the protest against British taxes?

• "Give me liberty or give me death!"

• "No taxation without representation!"

• "Don't tread on me!"

• "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness!"

What was Sarah Phillips's initial opinion about the colonists' protest?

• She supported their actions as a fight for freedom.

• She believed it was a disgraceful act against private property.

• She thought it was a necessary step towards independence.

• She was indifferent to the protest.

What was Sarah Phillips's view on obeying the laws of the country?

• She believed laws should only be obeyed if they are fair.

• She thought loyal subjects should always obey the laws of their country.

• She advocated for civil disobedience against unjust laws.

• She believed colonists should create their own laws.