Colonial Rebellion and Key Figures

The video follows the events surrounding the Boston Tea Party, highlighting the tensions between the colonists and British authorities. It explores the lives of characters like Sarah and James as they navigate the challenges of living in Boston during British occupation. The narrative also covers Benjamin Franklin's trial for treason and the efforts to spread revolutionary ideas through printing. The story concludes with reflections on identity and the fight for freedom.

What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?

• To celebrate a new law

• To protest unfair taxation

• To support the King

• To welcome British soldiers

How did the British respond to the Boston Tea Party?

• They celebrated with the colonists

• They ignored the event

• They sent more soldiers to Boston

• They lowered taxes

Who was Phyllis Wheatley?

• A member of Parliament

• A ship captain

• A poet and slave

• A British soldier

What did Dr. Franklin encourage through his writings?

• Trade agreements

• Peaceful negotiations

• Sedition and rebellion

• Support for the King

What did Sarah lose during the street struggle?

• Her father's locket

• Her hat

• Her mother's ring

• Her diary

What did the British soldiers do when they entered homes?

• Paid rent

• Cooked meals

• Cleaned the house

• Quartered without permission

What was the significance of the printing press in the story?

• It was used to print money

• It was a tool for spreading rebellion

• It was a gift from the King

• It was used to print British laws

What did James reveal about his past?

• He was a British soldier

• He was an orphan

• He was a ship captain

• He was a poet

What did the characters use to escape from Boston?

• A train

• A wagon

• A ship

• A hot air balloon

What did Dr. Franklin lose as a result of his actions?

• His home

• His position as postmaster

• His wealth

• His family