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Causes and Consequences of the Boston Tea Party

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes of the Boston Tea Party and its consequences, helping students understand the sequence of events leading to the American Revolution.

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#History
#Explain the causes that led to the Boston Tea Party
#Analyse the consequences of the Boston Tea Party for the American colonies and Britain
#Boston Tea Party
#Standard
#Causes of Revolution
#Compare different perspectives on the event
#Cause and Consequence

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Causes and Consequences of the Boston Tea Party

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Boston Tea Party

Source A: Letter from a Colonial Merchant

'The Boston Tea Party was a direct protest against the taxation without representation imposed by Britain...' Provenance: Letter written by Samuel Adams, 1773, a leader of the Sons of Liberty.

1.
Outline the main reasons that led to the Boston Tea Party. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how Source A reflects colonial attitudes towards British taxation. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Analysis of Causes

Source B: Excerpt from a British Official Report

'The colonists' protests threaten the authority of Parliament and disrupt trade...' Provenance: Official British government report, 1773.

1.
Compare the British and colonial perspectives on the Boston Tea Party. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
2.
Analyse the impact of the Boston Tea Party on British colonial policies. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of the Boston Tea Party

Source C: Excerpt from a Colonial Newspaper

'The Tea Party united the colonies and intensified their call for independence...' Provenance: Colonial newspaper, 1774.

1.
Explain the short-term consequences of the Boston Tea Party. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the long-term consequences of the Boston Tea Party with its immediate effects. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
3.
Write a short paragraph explaining how the Boston Tea Party contributed to the American Revolution.
[6 marks]

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