The Brave Women of the Edenton Tea Party
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
78
Long ago, when America was not yet a country, it was ruled by Britain. Britain made a rule that made tea very expensive. In a town called Edenton, some women didn t like this. They decided to protest. They came together and signed a paper. It promised they wouldn t buy British tea or clothes. Their brave act inspired others in America to do the same. The Edenton Tea Party showed that women, too, can make big changes.
Question 1
Who ruled America before it became a country?
A
France
B
Spain
C
Britain
Explanation. Before America became a country, it was ruled by Britain.
D
Germany
E
China
Question 2
What was made very expensive by Britain?
A
Coffee
B
Sugar
C
Tea
Explanation. Britain made a rule that made tea very expensive.
D
Spices
E
Cotton
Question 3
What town did the women who protested against the expensive tea live in?
A
Boston
B
Edenton
Explanation. The women who protested against the expensive tea lived in a town called Edenton.
C
New York
D
Philadelphia
E
Richmond
Question 4
What did the women promise not to buy in their protest?
A
British tea and clothes
Explanation. In their protest, the women signed a paper promising they wouldn t buy British tea or clothes.
B
British sugar and spices
C
British cotton and silk
D
British leather and wool
E
British wine and cheese
Question 5
What was the protest in Edenton called?
A
Edenton Coffee Party
B
Edenton Sugar Party
C
Edenton Spice Party
D
Edenton Tea Party
Explanation. The protest in Edenton was called the Edenton Tea Party.
E
Edenton Clothes Party
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