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Boston History and Architecture: Boston Tea Party

For Students 9th - 10th
Citing the Boston Tea Party has been a rallying cry. Find out what the real reasons were behind the actions of the Sons of Liberty on that night of December 16, 1773. What made the colonists so angry and the reactions of the British lay...
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Handout
Other

Colonial Hall: Biography of Samuel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
A very long detailed biography on Samuel Adams, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. It is somewhat hard to read and tedious to go through, but lots of useful information.
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Handout
Other

John Hancock, a Biographical Sketch

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of John Hancock, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Independence: Boston Tea Party and Other Acts of Rebellion [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson plan from the producers of the 16-episode PBS series "Freedom: A History of US" that helps learners understand why the American colonists objected to taxation without representation. Includes activities that investigate the acts...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The Stamp Act

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the The Stamp Act. A tax the Britain placed on the American colonies eventually leading the Revolutionary War.
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Handout
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: John Hancock

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of John Hancock, patriot and leader of the Sons of Liberty. The signature of John Hancock was the first to be added to the Declaration of Independence.
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Curated OER

Letter From the Sons of Liberty to John Adams, 5 February 1766

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a detailed overview of the formation of protest groups called the "Sons of Liberty" that sprang up in response to the Stamp Act. Includes a list of supporting documents and great resources for teachers.