WorksheetsSleds on Boston Common
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2hrs 16mins
Why were things difficult for people in Boston during December 1774?
The children could not go to school.
King George had come for a visit with the British soldiers.
The weather was stormy and cold.
Boston Harbor was closed and the people were losing money.
King George sent troops to Boston to
make sure people in Boston followed the laws.
help workers at Boston docks load ships.
teach the people of Boston how to be soldiers.
take over the Boston Common area.
The children could not go sledding on Boston Common because
they forgot their sleds.
they had to attend school.
the British soldiers had taken over the area.
their fathers told them they could not go.
Henry believes that Boston Common is owned by
King George.
children with sleds.
the Sons of Liberty.
all the people of Boston.
Why do the soldiers glare at Henry when he speaks to General Gage?
They don't want to move their tents and other equipment.
They do not like children and want them to leave.
They don't think it is respectful for a child to talk to general.
They do not want the boys to be able to have any fun.
Henry believes General Gage is a "good man" because the general
has children the same age as him.
takes the time to listen to him.
leaves Boston and takes the soldiers away.
lives in the biggest house in Boston.
Read this sentence from the story: King George wanted to punish those in Boston who spoke against his laws that were made across the sea: patriots like Sam Adams and John Hancock and other town leaders. Which words in the sentence help the reader know what patriots means?
King George
those in Boston
spoke against his laws
other town leaders
Read this sentence from the story: One thing His Majesty King George couldn't stop was the winter snow in the colony of Massachusetts. Which word is in the same word family as colony?
call
cold
colonize
column
Read this sentence from the story: He leaned down to inspect the other sleds. The word inspect means
look at
build
try out
move
What kind of person is Henry? Choose all that apply.
nervous
patriot
quiet
spunky
