The Boston Tea Party and More

What was the Boston Tea Party?

• A political protest by American colonists against British taxation

• A celebration of British rule in America

• A meeting to discuss new tea flavors

• A trade agreement between Britain and America

When did the Boston Tea Party take place?

• October 31, 1765

• December 16, 1773

• July 4, 1776

• March 5, 1770

What did the Townshend Acts of 1767 tax?

• Only newspapers

• Only sugar and molasses

• Paint, paper, glass, lead, and tea

• Only tea

What event is described as the first major act of defiance to British rule by the colonists?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Massacre

• The Townshend Acts

• The Boston Tea Party

Which tax did Britain keep after repealing others?

• Tea tax

• Stamp tax

• Sugar tax

• Glass tax

What did the Boston Tea Party demonstrate to Great Britain?

• Americans wanted to move to Britain

• Americans would not tolerate taxation and tyranny

• Americans wanted more taxes

• Americans supported British rule

Which event is described as taking place on December 16, 1773?

• The Boston Massacre

• The arrival of the Mayflower

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

What was the main reason colonists smuggled tea?

• To get better quality tea.

• To support the British East India Company.

• To sell tea to other countries.

• To avoid paying British taxes on tea.

What did the Tea Act NOT do?

• Remove the tax on tea when it reached colonial ports.

• Allow the British East India Company to sell tea duty-free.

• Make tea cheaper than other companies’ tea.

• Increase tea smuggling in the colonies.

How long did it take for the colonists to empty the tea into Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party?

• One hour

• Nearly three hours

• Five hours

• Thirty minutes