Human Heritage: A World History

"Headline: Boston 1774"

Introduction
On April 1, 1774, the headline of the Boston Gazette read "High Tea In Boston Harbor." Colonial animosity toward the British Crown and its appointed officers was growing, and a group of patriots rebelled by throwing English tea into Boston Harbor. Colonial newspapers publicizing the Harbor incident and pamphlets denouncing British taxation fueled anti-Crown sentiments. To read about this and other events leading up to the American Revolution go to the Liberty! The American Revolution Web site.

Destination Title: Liberty! The American Revolution

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Directions
Start at the Liberty! The American Revolution Web site.

• Scroll down and click on the "Chronicle of the Revolution" topic.
• Click on the "Boston 1774" topic.
• Browse through the site, taking notes as you go. You may click on related topics to complete your research.
• Then answer the following questions.

1			What did the colonists object to that led to the souring of British and colonial relations?
2			How did the colonists respond to British taxation?
3			What are some of the ways women joined in the colonial stance against Britain?
4			What were the reasons that some colonists remained loyal?
5			Imagine you are a patriot living in Boston in 1774. On a separate sheet of paper, design a pamphlet describing the wrongs imposed on colonists by English taxation. Your pamphlet should include persuasive arguments for the continued fight against British taxation.