Question

1. the boston tea party clearly demonstrated how

a much colonists cared for tea in relation to other imports
b angry colonists were even before the boston massacre
c unhappy colonists were with new british laws
d easily colonists could tell cheap tea from expensive tea

1. what did the stamp act congress do?

a protested unfair taxation
b taxed the colonies
c kept the colonies from buying tea
d printed american stamps

1. in which incident did crispus attucks play a significant role?

a the boston massacre
b the boston tea party
c the battle of bunker hill
d the seizure of the ship liberty

1. the townshend acts placed duties on ______________.

a horses, cattle, and pigs
b lead, paint, and glass
c fur, sugar, and rice
d water, tea, and wine

1. what was the purpose of committees of correspondence?

a to keep the british informed of colonists actions
b to keep colonists informed of threats to american liberties
c to maintain support for british rule
d to protest the stamp act

Explanation:

1. The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British tax laws (like the Tea Act) that colonists saw as unfair, showing their discontent with new British policies.
2. The Stamp Act Congress was a meeting of colonial delegates to oppose the unfair, unrepresented taxation of the Stamp Act.
3. Crispus Attucks was among the first killed in the Boston Massacre, a key event in pre-Revolutionary America.
4. The Townshend Acts imposed duties on imported British goods including lead, paint, glass, and tea.
5. Committees of Correspondence were set up to share information between colonies about threats to their rights from British policies.

Answer:

1. C. unhappy colonists were with new British laws
2. A. protested unfair taxation
3. A. the Boston Massacre
4. B. lead, paint, and glass
5. C. to keep colonists informed of threats to American liberties