Boston Tea Party Quiz

What event is described as a rebellion toward King George by the colonists?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The American Revolution

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

What did the colonists do to protest British rule in December 1773?

• Dumped tea into the Boston Harbor

• Signed a peace treaty

• Held a peaceful protest

• Sent a letter to the King

Who was said to be part of the group that protested by dumping tea?

• Paul Revere

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What did England require the colonists to pay on goods?

• Special taxes

• Import fees

• Shipping costs

• Service charges

What does the word "defiance" mean in the context of the Boston Tea Party?

• Bold resistance to someone in charge

• A structure built on a shore

• A person learning a new skill

• An extra charge on goods

What was the Tea Party a result of?

• The beliefs of many people in Boston

• A new law passed by England

• A celebration of British culture

• A peaceful agreement with England

Who was an active member of the Sons of Liberty?

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

What does the word "opposition" mean?

• Agreement

• Strong disagreement

• Happiness

• Confusion

What does the word "harsh" mean?

• Pleasant and kind

• Unpleasant and stern

• Soft and gentle

• Calm and relaxed

PART A: Which sentence describes the central idea of the text?

• Colonists had to disguise themselves when they openly protested the British government because it was dangerous.

• The colonists' decision to dump tea into the harbor had little impact on England and didn't get them to change their taxes.

• By dumping British tea into the harbor, the colonies declared war on England and started the American Revolution.

• Colonists were unhappy with British rule and dumped taxed tea into the harbor as one of their acts of protest.