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Journey’s HC �Can’t you make them behave, King George?

�L12 – Q&A ��Adv

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What is the story about?

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Background

The colonists felt like the British were taxing them unfairly.

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The colonists had no say in the laws that were forced upon them.

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The tax on tea brought from Britain tipped the scales and the American Revolution began.

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Pg. 360

  • Why do you think the author begins this piece with historical background?

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  • How does society benefit from taxes today?

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  • Why is King George surprised when the Americans object to the stamp tax?

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How did the Americans feel about King George?

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Pg. 364

  • Why do you think the author specifically lists the many duties George has as king?

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  • Why might the author use the simile “like a gobble” to describe the kings speech?

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Pg. 365

  • What details portray George as a normal man?

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  • What makes the prince of wales contrary?

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  • Why do you think the British government’s opinion about the war was different from the kings?

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Discussion – point of view

  • Have a class discussion on America’s reasons to have a revolution.

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  • Then discuss how this affected the British.

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  • Lastly, if could have picked a side to be on, who would you pick and why?