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Causes of the American Revolution: The Boston Tea Party

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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A timeline and chronology worksheet exploring the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party and its significance in the American Revolution.

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#History
#Compare different perspectives on colonial protests
#Explain the causes that led to the Boston Tea Party
#Boston Tea Party
#Standard
#Causes of Revolution
#Outline the sequence of key events from 1763 to 1773
#Timeline & Chronology
#Analyse the significance of the Boston Tea Party in the build-up to the American Revolution

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Causes of the American Revolution: The Boston Tea Party

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Timeline of Events Leading to the Boston Tea Party

Source A: Excerpt from a Colonial Letter, 1773 'The colonists felt increasingly oppressed by the taxes imposed without their consent, such as the Tea Act. The Boston Tea Party was a direct response to this injustice.' Provenance: Colonial newspaper, 1773.

Source B: Official British Report, 1773 'The Americans have resorted to unlawful destruction of property, which threatens the authority of Parliament and the stability of the empire.' Provenance: British government document, 1773.

1.
Outline the sequence of events from the passing of the Tea Act to the Boston Tea Party.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Source A and Source B on the Boston Tea Party.
[4 marks]
3.
Explain how the Boston Tea Party contributed to the escalation of tensions between Britain and the American colonies.
[6 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of the Boston Tea Party in the broader context of American independence.
[6 marks]
5.
Write a brief summary explaining why the Boston Tea Party was a turning point in colonial protests against Britain.
[3 marks]

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