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Boston (a) party
what year did the boston tea party happen
1976
1765
1773
1737
Which city was the location of the Boston Tea Party?
Charleston
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Which group organized the Boston Tea Party?
Continental Army
Redcoats
Minutemen
Sons of Liberty
What was thrown into the harbor during the Boston Tea Party?
Coffee
Spices
Sugar
Tea
Who was the British monarch during the Boston Tea Party?
King George III
Queen Victoria
King James II
King Charles I
What was the main reason for the colonists' protest during the Boston Tea Party?
Ban on coffee imports
Lack of representation in Parliament
High tea taxes
British soldiers in homes
Which act was passed by the British in response to the Boston Tea Party?
Townshend Acts
Sugar Act
Intolerable Acts
Stamp Act
The tea act did not directly tax tea, it was a "left over" part of what earlier act?
Sugar Act
Townshend Act
Stamp Act
Declaratory Act
What was one of the main causes of the Boston Tea Party?
The colonists loved tea too much.
The British government increased taxes on tea.
The colonists wanted to celebrate a festival.
The British government banned tea.
What event is portrayed in this image?
(a)
Where was tea dumped in the harbor?
New York
Philadelphia
Yorktown
Boston
3. Supporters of the Tea Act argued that less smuggling in the American colonies would result in more ____________________ for the empire.
TAX REVENUE
SUPPLY OF PRODUCT
In response to the Boston Tea Party, King George III and British Parliament passed what Acts:
The Stamp Act
The Betrayal Acts
The Townshend Acts
The Intolerable Acts
5. ______________ _ saw the Tea Act as an opportunity to bring English tea back into the colonies.
THE AMERICANS
PARLIAMENT
What was the impact of the Boston Tea Party on the American Revolution?
It ended the revolution.
It started the American Revolution.
It had no impact.
It led to stricter laws from Britain.
What event directly led to the Boston Tea Party?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Boston Massacre.
The passing of the Tea Act.
The Stamp Act Congress.
Where did the tea come from that was used in the Boston Tea Party?
Costco
East India Company
The preamble
This event happened on December 16th, 1773 when a group of colonists threw crates of tea into Boston Harbor as an act of protest
Boston Massacre
Boston Marathon
Boston Tea Party
Lexington and Concord
Which series of laws were passed by the British Parliament in 1774 in response to the Boston Tea Party and aimed to punish Massachusetts for its resistance?
The Coercive Acts
The Navigation Acts
The Molasses Act
The Currency Act
During the ____, the Sons of Liberty dressed up as Mohawk Indians, boarded ships in the Boston Harbor, and dumped crates of tea overboard.
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
7. Smuggling had caused so much damage that the East India Tea Company was in danger of ___________________ .
RIOTING
BANKRUPTCY
Why were the colonists angry about the tea tax?
Because tea was banned.
Because the tax was very high.
Because they had no representation in the British Parliament.
Because the tea was of poor quality.
Which of the Acts were passed by Britain as punishment for the Boston Tea Party?
The intolerable Acts
The Tea Act
The Sugar Act
None of the above
Which of these completes this graphic organizer?
Parliament repeals the Stamp and Sugar Acts.
King George III allows colonists to petition Parliament for tax relief.
Parliament passes the Intolerable Acts.
King George III appoints colonial representatives to Parliament.
As a response to the Tea Act, members of the Sons of Liberty dressed as Mohawk Native Americans and threw crates of tea into the Boston Harbor. This event is known as the ______________________________________.
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Massachusetts Tea Party
The British Tea Party
What ship did the Boston Tea Party happen on?
French
American Indians
British
None of the above
Which group was responsible for organizing the Boston Tea Party?
The Redcoats
The Sons of Liberty
The Loyalists
The Continental Congress
What was a direct consequence of the Boston Tea Party?
The signing of the Treaty of Paris
The drafting of the Declaration of Independence
The closure of Boston Harbor
The beginning of the French and Indian War
What did the colonists do during the Boston Tea Party?
They threw tea into Boston Harbor
They had a large tea party with the British
They signed a peace treaty with Britain
They planted tea in Boston
What did the colonists do during the Boston Tea Party?
They threw tea into Boston Harbor
They had a large tea party with the British
They signed a peace treaty with Britain
They planted tea in Boston
When did the Boston Tea Party take place?
December 16, 1773
July 4, 1776
September 5, 1774
November 30, 1775
When did the Boston Tea Party take place?
December 16, 1773
July 4, 1776
September 5, 1774
November 30, 1775
What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?
To protest the Stamp Act
To protest the Tea Act
To demand representation in Parliament
To support the British East India Company
Patriots dressed up as Native Americans, boarded ships and dumped 342 chest of tea into the Harbor.
(a)
What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party in 1773?
To celebrate the new tea tax
To protest against the British government's tax on tea
To welcome British soldiers to Boston
To start a new tea company in America
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
A British military group
American colonists who fought for independence
The first American political party
A group of British tax collectors
What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?
To celebrate the arrival of tea shipments
To protest against the Tea Act imposed by Britain
To welcome British soldiers to Boston
To mark the independence of the United States
What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?
To celebrate the arrival of tea shipments
To protest against the Tea Act imposed by Britain
To welcome British soldiers to Boston
To mark the independence of the United States
Describe the main reason why the colonists were angry about the Tea Act, which led to the Boston Tea Party.
It increased the price of tea.
It gave the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the colonies.
It banned the import of tea from other countries.
It required colonists to drink only British tea.
Colonists who wanted to leave Britian were called:
Loyalists
Patriots
Americans
British
In response to the Tea Act, members of the Sons of Liberty dressed as Native Americans and _____________________.
killed tax collectors.
moved to the Ohio River Valley.
grew their own tea.
threw tea from a British ship into the Boston Harbor.
What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?
To celebrate the new tea tax
To protest against the British government's tax on tea
To welcome British soldiers to Boston
To start a new tea company in America
What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?
To celebrate a new shipment of tea
To protest against the Tea Act
To welcome British soldiers to Boston
To start a new tea company in America
Analyze how the Boston Tea Party contributed to the start of the American Revolution.
It led to the immediate declaration of independence.
It caused the British to close Boston Harbor, which united the colonies against Britain.
It resulted in the first battle of the American Revolution.
It led to the formation of the Continental Army.
What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?
To protest the Stamp Act
To protest the Tea Act
To support the British government
To celebrate a British victory
What did the ruffians disguise themselves as during the Boston Tea Party?
American farmers
French sailors
Mohawk Indians
British soldiers
Which Tea Party destroyed the most tea?
Boston
Charleston
Philadelphia
New York
Which Tea Party destroyed the most tea?
Boston
Charleston
Philadelphia
New York
Colonists who were loyal to Britian were called:
Loyalists
Patriots
Americans
British
What did the Sons of Freedom dump overboard?
Lemonade
Samuel Adams
Coffee
Tea
What did the characters disguise themselves as during the Boston Tea Party?
British soldiers
American farmers
Mohawk Indians
French sailors
What did the colonists dress as during the Boston Tea Party?
British soldiers
French sailors
Native Americans
Pirates
What event is known as the first direct action taken by the colonists against British taxation policies, involving the throwing of tea into Boston Harbor?
The Boston Massacre
The Boston Tea Party
The Stamp Act Congress
The First Continental Congress
How did the Boston Tea Party affect British policy towards the American colonies?
It led to the repeal of the Tea Act.
It resulted in the British offering more autonomy to the colonies.
It caused the British to enforce stricter control through the Intolerable Acts.
It had no significant impact on British policy.
Who did the colonists dress up like when they boarded the ship?
indians
Frenchmen
British soldiers
colonists
What series of punitive laws were passed by the British Parliament in 1774 in response to the Boston Tea Party?
The Stamp Act
The Sugar Act
The Intolerable Acts
The Townshend Acts
What series of punitive laws were passed by the British Parliament in 1774 in response to the Boston Tea Party?
The Stamp Act
The Sugar Act
The Intolerable Acts
The Townshend Acts
What was one effect of the Boston Tea Party?
It led to the immediate independence of the American colonies
It caused Britain to close the port of Boston
It made tea cheaper in America
It started the French and Indian War
What was one effect of the Boston Tea Party?
It led to the immediate independence of the American colonies
It caused Britain to close the port of Boston
It made tea cheaper in America
It started the French and Indian War
What was the main outcome of the Boston Tea Party?
The repeal of the Tea Act
The introduction of the Intolerable Acts
The election of George Washington as president
The signing of the Treaty of Paris
What was the main outcome of the Boston Tea Party?
The repeal of the Tea Act
The introduction of the Intolerable Acts
The election of George Washington as president
The signing of the Treaty of Paris
To protest the increased price on tea, rebellious colonists held a “party”, dumping tea into the harbor.
Boston Massacre
Townshend Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Act
To protest the increased price on tea, rebellious colonists held a “party”, dumping tea into the harbor.
Boston Massacre
Townshend Act
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Act
Explain the significance of the Boston Tea Party in the context of the American Revolution.
It was a minor event with little impact
It was a peaceful protest that led to negotiations
It was a major act of defiance against British taxation policies
It was an event that showed support for British rule
During the Boston Tea Party, what did the colonists do?
Refused to unload tea from British ships
Threw chests of tea into Boston Harbor
Signed a petition against tea taxes
Boycotted British tea
. At the (a) over one hundred men boarded British ships and tossed all the tea overboard.
What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?
To celebrate a new shipment of tea
To protest against the Tea Act imposed by Britain
To welcome British soldiers to Boston
To start a new tea company in America
What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?
To celebrate a new shipment of tea
To protest against the Tea Act imposed by Britain
To welcome British soldiers to Boston
To start a new tea company in America
On December 16,1773, 342 crates of tea were tossed into the Boston Harbor in an act of rebellion. This act is now known as
The Boston Rebellion
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Massacre
The Great Tea Act
On December 16,1773, 342 crates of tea were tossed into the Boston Harbor in an act of rebellion. This act is now known as
The Boston Rebellion
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Massacre
The Great Tea Act
What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?
Protest against high tea prices
Demand for independence from Britain
Protest against the Tea Act imposed by the British government
Dispute over the quality of tea
What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?
Protest against high tea prices
Demand for independence from Britain
Protest against the Tea Act imposed by the British government
Dispute over the quality of tea
How did the Boston Tea Party affect the relationship between Britain and its American colonies?
It improved relations as Britain understood the colonists' grievances
It had no significant effect on their relationship
It worsened relations, leading to further conflicts and eventually the American Revolution
It led to immediate negotiations and a peaceful resolution
Which group organized the Boston Tea Party?
The British Parliament
The Sons of Liberty
The Continental Congress
The East India Company
How did the colonists disguise themselves during the Boston Tea Party?
As British soldiers
As Native Americans
As French traders
They did not disguise themselves
What was the British government's response to the Boston Tea Party?
They ignored the incident
They repealed the Tea Act
They offered a compromise to the colonists
They passed the Coercive Acts
3. The Colonists disguised themselves as ________________ before before the ship in Boston.
Patriots
Mohawk Indians
The King
Loyalists
What was the estimated value of the tea dumped into the harbor during the Boston Tea Party, in today's dollars?
$1 million
$750,000
$1.7 million
$500,000
What was the estimated value of the tea dumped into the harbor during the Boston Tea Party, in today's dollars?
$1 million
$750,000
$1.7 million
$500,000
What was the main purpose of the Boston Tea Party?
To celebrate the new tea tax
To protest against the British government's tax on tea
To establish a new tea trading company
To support British tea merchants
Which harbor was the site of the Boston Tea Party?
New York Harbor
Boston Harbor
Philadelphia Harbor
Charleston Harbor
True or false? Boston harbor was open for ships to come and go.
True
False
What was the protest by American colonists who dumped over 300 chests of British tea into Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
Stamp Act
Declaration of Independence
the event when a band of angry citizens boarded British ships and threw tea overboard
Peace of Paris
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Yorktown
the event when a band of angry citizens boarded British ships and threw tea overboard
Peace of Paris
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Yorktown
the event when a band of angry citizens boarded British ships and threw tea overboard
Peace of Paris
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Yorktown
the event when a band of angry citizens boarded British ships and threw tea overboard
Peace of Paris
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Yorktown
What did the Sons of Liberty do during the Boston Tea Party?
They threw tea into Boston Harbor
They held a peaceful protest in the town square
They wrote letters to the British government
They served tea to the homeless
What did the Sons of Liberty do during the Boston Tea Party?
They threw tea into Boston Harbor
They held a peaceful protest in the town square
They wrote letters to the British government
They served tea to the homeless
What did the Sons of Liberty do during the Boston Tea Party?
They threw tea into Boston Harbor
They held a peaceful protest in the town square
They wrote letters to the British government
They served tea to the homeless
What did the Sons of Liberty do during the Boston Tea Party?
They threw tea into Boston Harbor
They held a peaceful protest in the town square
They wrote letters to the British government
They served tea to the homeless
the event when a band of angry citizens boarded British ships and threw tea overboard
Peace of Paris
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Yorktown
the event when a band of angry citizens boarded British ships and threw tea overboard
Peace of Paris
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Yorktown
