The Road to Revolution
Aligned to C3.D2.His.7 — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
What this lesson teaches
After a costly war, Britain began taxing the colonies to raise money. Many colonists were angry because they had no representatives in Britain's government to speak for them. Their protests grew stronger year after year.
Worked example
In 1773, colonists in Boston were upset about a tax on tea. A group boarded British ships at night and dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor. This protest became known as the Boston Tea Party.
Practice questions
- Why did Britain start taxing the colonies?
- Explain the colonists' complaint of 'no taxation without representation.'
- Analyze why protests like the Boston Tea Party pushed the colonies closer to war.
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El camino hacia la Revolución
Después de una guerra costosa, Gran Bretaña empezó a cobrar impuestos a las colonias para recaudar dinero. Muchos colonos estaban enojados porque no tenían representantes en el gobierno británico que hablaran por ellos. Sus protestas se hicieron más fuertes año tras año.
Ejemplo: En 1773, los colonos de Boston estaban molestos por un impuesto sobre el té. Un grupo subió de noche a los barcos británicos y arrojó 342 cajas de té al puerto. Esta protesta llegó a conocerse como el Motín del Té de Boston.
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