Parent Guide > A Participant's First-Hand Account of the Boston Tea Party
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "A Participant's First-Hand Account of the Boston Tea Party" by George Hewes.
In "A Participant's First-Hand Account of the Boston Tea Party," George Hewes explains what led to the famous event, and a first-hand account of what happened.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Justice, Freedom & Equality, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do people create change?", "What makes America unique?", and "Which is more important: freedom or security?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this primary source document at home:
- What was "A Participant's First-Hand Account of the Boston Tea Party" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
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