2. Which event showed that many Bostonians were angry at British rule?

1. The building of schools
2. The founding of Boston in 1630
3. The Boston Tea Party in 1773
4. The opening of factories

3. Why was Boston called the “Cradle of Liberty”?

1. It was the biggest city in the colonies.
2. It was far away from England.
3. It had the first factories.
4. Many early protests for freedom began there.

4. What happened near Boston during the American Revolution?

1. Battles like Bunker Hill took place.
2. Colonists returned to England.
3. Boston became the national capital.
4. The harbor was closed forever.

5. Which sentence best summarizes the passage?

1. Boston was always quiet and stayed small.
2. Boston was important only after the 1900s.
3. Boston was known only for its factories.
4. Boston grew from a colonial port into a center for protests that helped start the American Revolution.

6. Which detail shows Boston remained important after the Revolution?

1. It stopped all trade.
2. It became a center for shipping, books, and factories.
3. It moved to another bay.
4. It closed its schools.

7. Which group would MOST likely study Boston’s protests?

1. People wanting to learn about deserts
2. Scientists studying volcanoes
3. Historians of the American Revolution
4. Chefs learning seafood recipes

2. Why did many Bostonians object to British taxes such as the Stamp Act?

1. They wanted to pay more to England.
2. Parliament taxed them even though they had no elected voice.
3. The taxes made Boston the capital.
4. The taxes protected the harbor from storms.

3. How did Britain respond to the Boston Tea Party?

1. It rewarded the colonists.
2. It ignored the event.
3. It opened new ports.
4. It passed harsh “Intolerable” Acts and closed the port.

4. Why does the author call Boston a “Cradle of Liberty”?

1. Because ideas and protests that began in Boston helped spread the movement for independence.
2. Because Boston stayed loyal to Britain.
3. Because Boston was the last colony to join.
4. Because Boston had no role in the Revolution.

5. Which statement best summarizes the passage?

1. Boston was a sleepy town until 1900.
2. Boston was important only for shipping.
3. Boston’s protests failed to change anything.
4. Boston’s location, trade, and resistance to British taxes made it a key spark for the American Revolution.

6. Which quotation from the passage BEST shows that Boston inspired other colonies?

1. “Boston was a town of ships and trade.”
2. “These acts united the other colonies.”
3. “The harbor was shallow and dangerous.”
4. “People built schools and printing presses.”

7. Which person would MOST likely use this passage?

1. A sailor planning a modern voyage
2. A farmer studying soil
3. A student researching causes of the American Revolution
4. An engineer building a bridge in 2025