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The Brave Women of the Edenton Tea Party

Questions: 5

Grade: 3

Words: 78

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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?

France

Spain

Britain

Explanation. Before America became a country, it was ruled by Britain.

Germany

China

Question 2

What was made very expensive by Britain?

Coffee

Sugar

Tea

Explanation. Britain made a rule that made tea very expensive.

Spices

Cotton

Question 3

What town did the women who protested against the expensive tea live in?

Boston

Edenton

Explanation. The women who protested against the expensive tea lived in a town called Edenton.

New York

Philadelphia

Richmond

Question 4

What did the women promise not to buy in their protest?

British tea and clothes

Explanation. In their protest, the women signed a paper promising they wouldn t buy British tea or clothes.

British sugar and spices

British cotton and silk

British leather and wool

British wine and cheese

Question 5

What was the protest in Edenton called?

Edenton Coffee Party

Edenton Sugar Party

Edenton Spice Party

Edenton Tea Party

Explanation. The protest in Edenton was called the Edenton Tea Party.

Edenton Clothes Party

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