History & Geography
What happened at the Boston Tea Party?
Tea was thrown into the harbor to protest taxes.
Textiles make what?
Clothing and household items made from fibers and yarn.
What is water pollution?
Water like lakes, rivers, ponds and oceans become unsafe because of people putting trash in the waters or chemical runoff going into the water.
What is trade?
Buying, selling, or exchanging goods
What is a running event held in a specific part of Massachusetts called?
The Boston Marathon
Which Act leading up to the Boston Tea Party gave the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales?
The Tea Act of 1773
What export company did we learn about?
Boston Sword and Tuna
True or false: People do not influence water pollution.
False
Why do countries trade with each other?
To get goods they don’t have
Is this sentence a fact or opinion: Massachusetts is a fun place to visit.
Opinion: not everyone may FEEL this way.
What is the capital of Massachusetts?
Boston, Massachusetts
True or False: Patriot Seafood is in Boston, Massachusetts.
False: It is in Salem, Massachusetts
Role of the Legislative Branch?
Writes and votes on laws for the state.
Why did the colonists throw the tea into the harbor?
They were protesting taxes they had no say in.
What is an occupation?
An occupation is a job of profession.
What ocean borders Massachusetts?
The Atlantic Ocean
What are machines in the textile mill ran off of?
Water power
Who is the leader of the Execustive Branch in Massachusetts?
The Governor is the leader of the Executive Branch
What is an export?
A product sent to another country
What is Massachusetts baseball team called?
Boston Red Sox
True or False: there were 432 boxes of tea dropped into the Boston Harbor on the day of the Boston Tea Party
False: There were 342 boxes dropped
How does the location of Lowell Massachusetts affect the textile mill industry?
Location near water allows for more machines to work and this speeds up the process of making clothes.
How can you help reduce water pollution?
Dispose of trash and chemical products properly.
Is tea an import or export for the colonists if England is trading with the American colonies?
An import: the colonists are receiving the tea.
How does sports and culture relate to one another in Massachusetts?
It brings people from all over together with shared traditions