28-02-2025
How much do you know about Rhode Island's American Revolution cred?
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Q:
The Providence Tea Party took place on March 2, 1775. At this time, which major colonial governing body was still debating how to respond to British policies?
A: The Rhode Island General Assembly
B: The First Continental Congress
C: The Tea Party
D: The New England Militia
Q:
Unlike the Boston Tea Party, which involved direct destruction of tea shipments, the Providence protest symbolically rejected British tea through what form of public demonstration?
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A: A rap battle with Alexander Hamilton
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B: PVDFest
C: A dramatic mock funeral procession for 'Madam Souchong'
D: Only drinking iced tea
Q:
How many cups of tea a day did the average American colonist drink in the early 1770s?
A: Most had tea with breakfast, and many had at least two-to-three cups of tea a day.
B: 10
C: Tea was for the rich, so 0
D: 1
Q:
Where was the gathering place where the attack on the HMS Gaspee was planned?
A: The University Club
B: Sabin's Tavern
C: Twin Oaks
D: The Hot Club
Q:
Rhode Island was the first colony to renounce its allegiance to King George III, officially doing so on what date?
A: Jan. 1, 1776
B: July 4, 1776
C: April 1, 1800
D: May 4, 1776
Answers:
B, C, A, B, D
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