NC Takes Action/Edenton Tea Party

Question 1

In 1765, the ___ taxed any official documents that required a government stamp birth/death certificates, marriage license, deeds of sale, etc.

Answer 1

Stamp Act

Question 2

In 1767, the _______ taxed glass, lead, paint, paper, tea

Answer 2

Townshed Acts

Question 3

In 1773, the _____________ gave the East India Tea Company control of the tea trade

Answer 3

Tea Act

Question 4

On December 16th, 1773 the __________________ happened. This was considered “Intolerable” and closed the Boston Harbor/Port

Answer 4

Boston Tea Party

Question 5

Which event:
-Established King George 3 was violating the rights of Englishmen; ignored the British Constitution
-Established unity with Boston
-List of boycotted items from Boston

Answer 5

First Continental Congress

Question 6

These goods were known as what? (Anything from East India Trading Company except medicine, tobacco, pitch, tar, turpentine, slaves, TEA!)

Answer 6

Boycotted goods

Question 7

In October 1774, 51 women met in the home of Elizabeth King in Edenton. What was this event called?

Answer 7

Edenton Tea Party

Question 8

Who was the leader of the Edenton Tea Party?
She wrote a letter to the government of England.

Answer 8

Penelope Barker

Question 9

What does Import mean

Answer 9

Goods are coming IN the country

Question 10

What does Export mean

Answer 10

Goods are EXITING the country