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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.

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

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?

  • How does society benefit from taxes today?

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Pg. 361

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

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Pg. 362

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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Pg. 364

  • 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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Pg. 366

  • What makes the prince of wales contrary?

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Pg. 367

  • 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.

  • Then discuss how this affected the British.

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