Causes of the American Revolution: The Boston Tea Party
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This worksheet explores the significance and factors leading to the Boston Tea Party, encouraging students to categorize, compare, and analyze different causes.
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Causes of the American Revolution: The Boston Tea Party
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Introduction to the Boston Tea Party
Source A: Excerpt from a colonial pamphlet
'The Boston Tea Party was a bold protest against unjust taxation, symbolizing colonial resistance to British control.'
Provenance: Colonial pamphlet published in 1774, expressing colonial views.
Categorizing Causes of the Boston Tea Party
Students will examine various sources and identify whether each cause is Political, Social, Economic, or Religious.
Source B: A British government report
'The Tea Act was designed to help the struggling British East India Company, and should not be seen as a tax increase but as a regulatory measure.'
Provenance: Official British government document, 1773.
Ranking and Justifying Causes
Students will decide which causes they believe were most important and justify their ranking with evidence.
Source C: A historian’s analysis
'Economic grievances fueled colonial anger, but political issues like lack of representation were more profound in sparking revolutionary sentiments.'
Provenance: Academic historian’s analysis published in 2000.
Reflective Question
To what extent do you agree that economic causes were more important than political causes in leading to the Boston Tea Party? Use evidence to support your answer. (8 marks)
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