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Lesson Plan
Huntington Library

Huntington Library: Causes of the American Revolution: Trouble in Boston [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
In this lesson, 5th graders look at ideas and British policies that contributed to the outbreak of the American Revolution. Includes background information for the teacher. Students explore ideas that were circulating in America before...
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Tea Act, 1773

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides background information on the Tea Act which led to the Boston Tea Party. Has links to other acts as well.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: John Dickenson's Letter 2 From a Farmer 1767 1768

For Students 9th - 10th
This letter, from a farmer in 1767, addresses his conceerns regarding the Townshend Duties and their effect on the colonies as a whole.