Act 1 Scene 1
What is the setting of Act 1?
Burlington, New Jersey
What is the setting of Scene 2?
In the Barton's store
Who is the mother of the Barton Family?
Mary Barton
What was the Boston Tea Party?
The Sons of Liberty snuck into the Boston Harbor and threw thousands of pounds of tea into the ocean. They did this to fight the Tea Act.
What was the Stamp Act?
A tax for all paper documents in the colonies.
What is the setting of Act 1, Scene 1?
In the Barton's home.
Why have some of the farmers refused to sell Mr. Barton any produce?
They won't sell him produce because he is a Loyalist. The farmers refusing to sell him produce are Patriots.
Who is the daughter of the Barton family?
Abigail Barton
What was the Quartering Act?
This forced colonist to house and feed British soldiers, no exceptions.
What does the British crown mean?
It is referencing the royalty of Britain, but primarily King George III.
Why does Robert feel that they should pay taxes to the crown?
It is their duty as subjects of the British crown.
What does William suggest to his father to help him keep customers?
He suggested that Robert should take a loyalty oath to the Patriot cause, even if he didn't mean it.
Who is the male Loyalist in the Barton family?
Robert Barton
What were the Intolerable Acts?
These were strict laws used to punish colonist after the Boston Tea Party.
The British Crown
Why does Robert support the crown?
It benefits him as a trader. He is able buy and sell goods to both countries. "Both sides make money trading."
How did Scene 2 end?
Patriots with weapons were headed for the Barton's store.
Who is the male Patriot of the Barton family?
William Barton
What did the Townshend Acts do?
The increased taxes on anything that was important to colonists.
What is the name of the group of Patriots responsible for many of the colonists actions and fighting the British?
The Sons of Liberty
What does Mary forbid Abigail from doing?
Associating with any of the women who are throwing out tea in the street.
What did Mr. Lawson buy from the Barton's store?
Cloth and tea
What is the name of the customer who no longer supports the Barton's store?
Mrs. Smith
What started the Boston Massacre?
Someone threw a snowball at a British soldier.
Who is the King of England?
King George III