Who lead the Sons Of Liberty?
Samuel Adams
Where did they dump the tea?
The Boston Harbor
How much money would be lost today because of the tea loss?
nearly $1,000,000
What act was with stamps?
the Stamp Act
How many tea companies were the colonies allowed to buy from?
One (1)
Who was the General of the American troops?
George Washington
Were did Boston's tea come from?
East India
What day and year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
What started the Boston Tea Party?
the colonists were mad that they had to pay taxes on tea and other items
What group threw the tea overboard?
The Sons Of Liberty
Who closed the Boston Harbor?
King George III
Which act required the colonies to house British soldiers?
Quartering Act
How many years did the American Revolution last?
8 years 1775 to 1783
How many ships were involved in the Boston Tea Party?
3 ships
Who was the first U.S president?
George Washington
Who led the town meeting earlier that day to discuss the unfair taxation of tea by the British?
Samuel Adams
How much tea did the colonists destroy?
90,000 lbs.
342 crates
1 million dollars worth
When was the first Boston Tea Party?
December 16th, 1773
Why is the Boston Tea Party an important event in history?
It was a major event leading up to the American Revolution.
True or False: Destroying the tea was not a big deal.
False
Who did the colonists dress up as when they boarded the ships in protest?
Mohawk Indians
The actual location of the Boston Tea Party was where?
Boston Harbor in Boston, Massachusetts.
How many ships did the colonists board and destroy their cargo of tea?
Three (3)
Who was the main enemy of the French during the Seven Years War?
The British