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WorksheetsColonial Tea Quiz
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 31mins
Why did the colonists decide to stop drinking tea?
It was too hot.
It was too sweet.
It was too expensive due to the tax.
It was too cold.
Where did the colonists buy their tea from?
France
Great Britain
Spain
India
What event is described in the text where men dressed like Native Americans dumped tea into the water?
The Boston Tea Party
The Tea Ship Parade
The Harbor Tea Festival
The Tea Celebration
Who allowed the ships carrying tea to sail into Boston Harbor?
The governor of Massachusetts
The President
The Mayor of Boston
The King of England
What did King George and Parliament do when they heard about the Boston Tea Party?
Sent soldiers to Boston
Threw another tea party
Built a new harbor
Gave everyone free tea
Why were British soldiers called "redcoats"?
They wore blue uniforms
They had red hair
They wore bright red uniforms
They carried red flags
What happened to Boston Harbor as a punishment?
It was painted red
It was closed
It was made bigger
It was filled with tea
How did people from the thirteen colonies show their support to Boston?
They sent food and other goods
They sent more tea
They built new ships
They wrote letters
Where did the leaders from every colony gather to write a letter to King George?
New York, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Boston, Massachusetts
Richmond, Virginia
What did the colonists use to write their thoughts on paper?
Pencils
Markers
Quill pens
Crayons
What did the meeting of the leaders mark the start of?
The end of the colonies
The colonies coming together
A new holiday
A sports event
What were the colonists called because they were loyal to the colonies?
Loyalists
Patriots
Kings
Knights
What did most colonists not want?
War
Peace
A party
A new king
Where did the colonists hide weapons?
In Concord, near Boston
In New York
In Philadelphia
In Washington, D.C.
Who found out about the hidden weapons?
The redcoats
The colonists
The farmers
The sailors
Who did Paul Revere want to warn about the redcoats?
The British soldiers
The patriots
The king
The farmers
Where did Paul Revere ask a fellow patriot to go?
The Boston Harbor
The Old North Church’s tower
The town square
The marketplace
How many lanterns would be lit if the redcoats were coming by land?
One lantern
Two lanterns
Three lanterns
No lanterns
What would the patriot do if the redcoats were coming across the river?
Light one lantern
Light two lanterns
Light three lanterns
Light no lanterns
What did Revere see that made him realize the redcoats were coming?
One light
Two lights
Three lights
No lights
What did Revere do after reaching the shore?
He went to sleep
He jumped onto a horse
He hid in a house
He swam back
What did Revere shout to warn the patriots?
"The redcoats are here!"
"The soldiers are coming!"
"The regulars are coming out!"
"The lights are on!"
Who captured Revere before he could reach Concord?
The minutemen
The redcoats
The townspeople
The farmers
What were the patriots from places like Concord and Lexington called?
Redcoats
Soldiers
Minutemen
Marchers
Why were the minutemen called by that name?
They marched in minutes
They could protect their towns at a minute’s notice
They wore minute watches
They lived for a minute
Who were the minutemen facing in the battle?
The redcoats
The French
The Spanish
The pirates
What was the outcome of the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
The patriots stood victorious
The redcoats won
The battle ended in a draw
The minutemen retreated
What did the battles of Lexington and Concord mark the beginning of?
Many battles between the British and the patriots
Peace talks between the British and the patriots
A new friendship between the British and the patriots
A trade agreement between the British and the patriots
Why did King George decide to send more British soldiers to America?
Because the colonists had fired at the British soldiers.
Because the colonists wanted to be friends.
Because the British soldiers needed a vacation.
Because the king wanted to explore America.
What choice did the leaders of the colonies have?
To stay under British rule or become a new country.
To visit Britain or stay in America.
To build new houses or plant more trees.
To make new friends or play games.
Who gave an important speech in Virginia?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Benjamin Franklin
What did Patrick Henry supposedly say in his speech?
Give me money, or give me fame!
Give me liberty, or give me death!
Give me peace, or give me war!
Give me power, or give me nothing!
What did Patrick Henry's words help the leaders do?
Make a new law
Make an important decision
Build a new city
Start a new school
Who was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
Who helped Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams and Benjamin Franklin
George Washington and John Hancock
Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry
What did the leaders of the colonies decide to do?
Declare independence from Britain
Start a new colony
Write a new constitution
Build a new capital
What does the document say people can do if the government treats them badly?
Make a new government
Move to another country
Write a letter
Do nothing
Who wrote that everyone has the right to live, be free, and be happy?
Jefferson
Washington
Lincoln
Adams
What does "all men are created equal" mean?
Everyone is born with the same rights
Everyone looks the same
Everyone has the same job
Everyone lives in the same place
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
December 25, 1776
January 1, 1776
October 31, 1776
Who was known for having a large signature on the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
What did the thirteen colonies become after signing the Declaration of Independence?
The United Kingdom
The United States of America
The British Empire
The French Republic
Where was John Hancock from?
New York, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Boston, Massachusetts
Richmond, Virginia
What was John Hancock remembered for besides his signature?
Writing the Constitution
His brave stand against British rule
Inventing the telephone
Discovering America
What important document did Benjamin Franklin help write?
The Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Emancipation Proclamation
What was one of Benjamin Franklin's jobs?
Farmer
Teacher
Printer
Doctor
Besides printing, what else did Benjamin Franklin do?
He was a king
He was a soldier
He did many other important things
He was a chef
What is the name of the special type of stove invented by Franklin?
The Franklin stove
The Electric stove
The Wood stove
The Gas stove
What did Franklin invent to help people see things near and far?
Special eyeglasses
A telescope
A magnifying glass
Binoculars
What invention by Franklin helps keep houses safe from lightning strikes?
Lightning rod
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Alarm system
Who was put in charge of the American army after the war began?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
What did the British take over during the war?
New York City
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington D.C.
Which river did the American soldiers cross to move to Pennsylvania?
Mississippi River
Delaware River
Hudson River
Ohio River
What problem did the American soldiers face during winter?
They were too hot.
They were cold and hungry.
They had too much food.
They were lost.
What did Washington plan to do on Christmas night?
Have a party.
Go to sleep early.
Surprise the British with an attack.
Build a snowman.
Where did Washington plan to take his men to battle?
Across the Mississippi River.
Across the Delaware River.
Across the Amazon River.
Across the Nile River.
What river did Washington and his men cross during the snowstorm?
Mississippi River
Delaware River
Hudson River
Ohio River
Why were the British not expecting the American soldiers?
It was a sunny day
They were on vacation
It was Christmas and there was a storm
They were asleep
Who won the battle after crossing the river?
The British
The French
The Americans
The Canadians
Who became the first president of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
John Adams
What was Martha Washington's role as the First Lady?
She led the army
She organized social gatherings
She wrote the Constitution
She became a teacher
What was the outcome of the battle at Trenton?
It ended the war
It was a big win but didn’t end the war
It was a loss for the colonies
It started the war
