Boston Tea Party

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Which war had just ended before the Boston Tea Party? Options: Spanish-American War, World War 1, French and Indian War

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French and Indian War

Front

Why did Great Britain tax the American colonies?

Back

The British were in debt from fighting the French and Indian War.

Front

What is the name of the government in Britain that makes the laws?

Back

Parliament

Front

What was the Stamp Act?

Back

When a stamp was put on newspapers and legal documents.

Front

How did the Americans feel about the Stamp Act?

Back

Angry, because they had No taxation without representation

Front

The colonists dumped 342 chests of tea into which port city? (Options: New York, Philadelphia, Boston)

Back

Boston

Front

What disguise (costume) did some of the colonists use when they dumped tea in the harbor?

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Native Americans

Front

What was the event when 5 colonists were killed?

Back

Boston Massacre

Front

The Townshend Act was repealed but they kept a tax on one item. What was the tax that remained?

Back

tea

Front

What was the Quartering Act?

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Soldiers were permitted to enter your home and use your items