Boston Tea Party
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Objective
I can explain why the colonists were angry about tea and what they did about it at the Boston Tea Party.
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Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
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Why were the colonists angry about the tea, even though the Tea Act lowered the price of tea?
Who were the Sons of Liberty, and what role did they play in the Boston Tea Party?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain one reason why the colonists were angry about the tea. Then, describe what the colonists did about it at the Boston Tea Party. Explain another reason why the colonists were angry about the tea. Then, describe what the colonists did about it at the Boston Tea Party. Explain yet another reason why the colonists were angry about the tea. Then, describe what the colonists did about it at the Boston Tea Party.”
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