1. Causes for American Revolution
Proclamation of 1763
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
Causes for American Revolution
Townshend Act
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Intolerable Acts
Standards
Quiz

2. Learning Target:
I will be able to determine the impact of the Boston Tea Party.
Do Now: Describe the Boston Massacre in 2-3 sentences.

3. Parliament Reacts
All of the protests done by colonist, including boycotting British goods, had hurt the English economy.
Parliament repealed (stopped) all of the acts and taxes to pacify (stop the anger) the colonist.
The only tax Parliament did not repeal was the Tea Tax.
Instead of stopping the protest this only encouraged the colonist to push for more.

4. Samuel Adams Group Reading:
As we read about Samuel Adams, think about his ability to lead the Sons of Liberty!

5. On the evening of December 16, 1773, the "Sons of Liberty" went to the Boston Harbor. Dressed as Mohawk Indians, they boarded three British ships and dumped forty-five tons of tea into the Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party

6. Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a direct response from colonists who opposed the tea tax which was taxed by someone other than their own representatives.
The Boston Tea Party would fan the flames of rebellion all across the 13 colonies
(90,000 lbs.) of Tea
More than $700,000

7. Boston Tea Party

8. Boston Tea Party

10. What was the impact of the Boston Tea Party
What was the impact of the Boston Tea Party? Use at least two specific reasons from your notes and the video to support your claim!