Lily is learning about the Boston Tea Party. She is studying the events that lead up to the Revolutionary war, and what led to America becoming independent. She is learning about the British wanting to tax the colonist without representation and how the colonist disguised themselves as Mohawks, dumping tea from the British East Company and dumping into the Boston Harbor.

Social Studies

• Lily has learned about the events that led up to the Revolutionary War.
• She understands how the British wanted to tax the colonists without representation.
• Lily has learned about the colonists disguising themselves as Mohawks and dumping tea from the British East Company into the Boston Harbor.
• She understands the significance of this event in the quest for American independence.

For continued development related to the activity, Lily can explore more about the causes and consequences of the Revolutionary War. She can research other key events, such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Additionally, Lily can create a timeline or a visual presentation to showcase the sequence of events leading up to America's independence.

Book Recommendations

• The Boston Tea Party by Russell Freedman: This book provides an in-depth exploration of the Boston Tea Party and its significance in American history.
• Revolutionary War Days: Discover the Past with Exciting Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes by David C. King: This interactive book offers hands-on activities and projects that bring the Revolutionary War era to life.
• If You Were There in 1773: The Boston Tea Party by Peter Roop and Connie Roop: This book allows readers to imagine themselves as witnesses to the historic event, providing a detailed account of the Boston Tea Party.