Boston Tea Party and Colonial Protest

What was the Boston Tea Party?

• A party with fancy cups and cookies.

• A protest where colonists threw tea into Boston Harbor.

• A celebration of American independence.

• A meeting to discuss new tea recipes.

In what year did the Boston Tea Party take place?

• 1492

• 1773

• 1812

• 1900

Who ruled the American colonists before the American Revolution?

• The French King

• The Spanish Queen

• The King of England

• The American President

Why did the King of England make the colonists pay taxes?

• To build new roads in America.

• To pay for a big war.

• To buy more tea for England.

• To fund a new royal palace.

What was the name of the law that gave Britain control over tea and made colonists pay extra for it?

• The Sugar Act

• The Stamp Act

• The Tea Act

• The Pizza Act

What popular phrase did the colonists use to protest unfair taxes?

• "Give me liberty or give me death!"

• "Taxation is theft!"

• "No taxation without representation!"

• "Freedom for all!"

What was the name of the group that planned the Boston Tea Party?

• The Patriots

• The Sons of Liberty

• The Tea Party Planners

• The Boston Rebels

How many chests of tea were dumped into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party?

• About 100 chests

• More than 340 chests

• Exactly 500 chests

• Less than 50 chests

What did Britain do to punish Boston after the Tea Party?

• They sent more tea to Boston.

• They closed Boston Harbor and made new strict rules.

• They apologized to the colonists.

• They lowered the price of tea.

What was the main idea behind the Boston Tea Party, beyond just tea?

• To get free tea for everyone.

• To show off their costumes.

• To gain freedom and a voice in their government.

• To make the harbor smell like tea.