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Unit Plan
Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Townshend Acts

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover interesting details surrounding the passage of another attempt to tax the American colonies, the Townshend Acts. Includes supporting original documents and many teacher resources.
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Primary
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: American Political Writing, 1760 1789: The Stamp Act Controversy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains background causes for the British Parliament's passage of the Stamp Act. It also contains arguments against the Stamp Act by famous colonists.
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Activity
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: The Intolerable Acts

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives a comprehensive account of the Intolerable Acts, why they were passed, colonists' reactions, and particulars surrounding the Massachusetts Government Act and other Coercive Acts with text links and references.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Townshend Acts

For Students 5th - 8th
It seems like the British Parliament was just throwing laws at the American colonists just to see what might stick. Read about the Townshend Acts that were passed after the Declaratory Act which was passed after the repeal of the Stamp...