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The Road to Independence: What Event is Shown?

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All documents and text associated with this activity are printed below, followed by a worksheet for student responses.

Introduction

Analyze the following image related to a major historical event. You will see just one part of a picture. After you have answered the questions below, click "Switch the View" to see additional details of the image. 


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Worksheet

The Road to Independence: What Event is Shown?

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Examine the documents included in this activity and write your response in the space provided.


Look carefully at the image and record your observations for each category:
  • What I See
  • What I Think
  • Questions I Have
After you click "Switch View," write answers for each category again.

Your Response



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Activity Element

The Destruction of Tea at Boston Harbor. 1773. Copy of lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1846

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Activity Element

The Destruction of Tea at Boston Harbor. 1773. Copy of lithograph by Sarony & Major, 1846

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Conclusion

The Road to Independence: What Event is Shown?

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Click on "View Entire Document."

  • How does the caption help explain the historical event in question?  What clues did you notice that helped point you in the right direction?
  • This image is from 1846. How accurate do you think it may be to the actual event from the 1770s? Why do you think it might be different?


Your Response