Introduction
Background:
The Boston Tea Party wasn't your average tea party- so put away your teacups.
On December 16, 1773 there were 342 chests of tea thrown overboard three ships in the Boston Harbor. This was an act of protesting against the British government. This event was key in leading up to the American Revolution.
Task
Students will be asked to think critically about the causes and effects of The Boston Tea Party of December 16, 1773. Following their research, they will be asked to construct a 5 paragraph essay focusing on the ideas below.
Key ideas to consider:
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No taxation without representation
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Why might the colonists have rebelled against their own government?
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What kind of characteristics make a good government for the people it governs?
Process
Use the video to answer the Following questions:
1) Did the Native Americans actually throw the tea in the Harbor?
2)Why were people upset when the British wanted to increase taxes on tea? What phrase came from this?
3) What did Americans do to boycott the importation of tea from Britain?
4) What became known as the British Massacre?
5) What occurred on December 16, 1773?
Other helpful resources:
http://www.ducksters.com/history/boston_tea_party.php
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/bostonteaparty.htm
http://www.kidsdiscover.com/spotlight/the-boston-tea-party/?mc_cid=13d90df475&mc_eid=4bf926bf72
Evaluation
Evaluation of 5 Paragraph essay
Content Accuracy 10 points
Intro, body, conclusion 10 points
Discusses key ideas 20 points
Key ideas:
- No taxation without representation
- Why might the colonists have rebelled against their own government?
- What kind of characteristics make a good government for the people it governs?
**Students will receive a total score out of 40 points for this web based research paper.
Conclusion
Students should have an understanding of the causes and effects of the Boston Tea Party, along with how it contributed to the Revolution.
Credits
Resources:
http://www.teapartytribune.com/2016/12/16/day-boston-tea-party-lights-fuse/
http://www.ducksters.com/history/boston_tea_party.php
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/bostonteaparty.htm
http://www.kidsdiscover.com/spotlight/the-boston-tea-party/?mc_cid=13d90df475&mc_eid=4bf926bf72
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Mrs. Viele's 5th grade Social Studies
