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The Boston Tea Party Lesson Plan

The Boston Tea Party Lesson Plan

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Students analyze the impact of Tea Act in the colonies. In this colonial America lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the Tea Act, Samuel Adams's execution of the Boston Tea Party, and British reaction to the protest. Students respond to discussion questions pertaining to the lecture.

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the boston tea party, colonial america, causes of the american revolution, the american revolution

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american revolution, boston tea party, colonial america, social studies

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8th - 11th

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Social Studies & History

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