Boston Tea Party
What was the Boston Tea Party?
The Boston Tea Party was a raid on British ships lead by American colonists dressed up in a disguise and threw Tea into the Boston Harbor.
What Was The Declaration Of Independence?
A formal document Declaring the freedom of the 13 American colonies from Great Britain.
What were the Sons of Liberty?
An organization for colonial Independence
What was the cause of the Boston Massacre?
Boston Colonists quartered British troops which lead to a big riot
Did Britain put a tax on stamps?
TRUE
Why was Tea thrown into the Boston Harbor?
The colonists threw tea into the Boston Harbor because it was heavily taxed.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was a member of The Sons of Liberty who warned the colonists that the British were coming?
Paul Revere
When was the Boston Massacre?
March 5, 1770
Describe the Townshend Acts?
British soldiers could rest in colonists houses as well as search them whenever they wanted.
What were the colonists dressed in disguise as?
The Colonists were in disguise as Native Americans.
How many People signed The Constitution?
39 people
The Sons Of Liberty played a major role in battling this act
The Stamp Act of 1765
What was used as weapons?
Sticks, Snowballs, and stones
Did British put a tax on buying land?
NO
How much tea did the colonists throw over?
340 boxes; 94,000 lbs.
What style of writing was used in the constitution?
Cursive
Which Son of liberty created a plan to end the revolutionary war?
George Washington
Who was the first person that died?
An African American named Crispus Attucks
What did the British soldiers wear during the Revolutionary War?
Red Coats
True or False Destroying the tea was not a big deal
False
What type of paper was the Constitution written on?
Parchment Paper
Which Son of liberty has a Broadway play named after him?
Alexander Hamilton
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Was the Boston Massacre was planned True or False
False
How many people were in the British Army?
78,407