Boston Tea Party Worksheet
Explore the historical events, causes, and effects of the Boston Tea Party with this Grade 5 social studies worksheet.
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Boston Tea Party Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image to help you visualize the event.
1. What was the main reason the colonists were upset about the Tea Act?
They didn't like the taste of tea.
They were forced to pay taxes without representation in Parliament.
The tea was too expensive.
They wanted to drink coffee instead.
2. What did the colonists disguise themselves as during the Boston Tea Party?
British soldiers
Sailors
Mohawk Native Americans
Farmers
3. The Boston Tea Party took place in the year .
4. The colonists dumped tea into the Harbor.
5. The British government responded to the Boston Tea Party with the Acts.
6. The Boston Tea Party was a peaceful protest.
True
False
7. The Sons of Liberty were involved in planning the Boston Tea Party.
True
False
8. In your own words, explain why the Boston Tea Party was an important event in American history.