Purple IRLA: Boston Massacre
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12 questions
Note from the author:
This is based on the IRLA reading system. This level is for "purple".
This Formative is based on the book "Boston Massacre" found in the ARC Bookshelf. Please use the link below to access the book. You may be directed to log in to the ARC bookshelf. A glossary is included on page 32.
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Chapter 1, Pages 6-13
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What was the Stamp Act? Use clues on pages 6-7.
What was the Stamp Act? Use clues on pages 6-7.
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Based on the information from pages 8-9, what does the word smuggle mean in this context?
Based on the information from pages 8-9, what does the word smuggle mean in this context?
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In what ways did the colonists make their feelings known about the British troops? Check all that apply.
In what ways did the colonists make their feelings known about the British troops? Check all that apply.
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Put the events from Chapter 1 in order.
Put the events from Chapter 1 in order.
- British soldiers arrive in Boston.
- Quartering Act is passed.
- Stamp Act imposed to pay for the war between Great Britain and France.
- Protests of the Stamp Act by colonists is successful and the act is taken away.
- Townshend Acts are passed by Parliament, taxing goods brought to the colonies.
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Explain the main conflict between the British and the American colonists. Use two examples to support your explanation.
Explain the main conflict between the British and the American colonists. Use two examples to support your explanation.
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Chapter 2, Page 14-17
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Based on the context cludes on pages 13-14, what is a loyalist?
Based on the context cludes on pages 13-14, what is a loyalist?
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Summarize the events of Chapter 2.
Summarize the events of Chapter 2.
Chapter 3, Pages 18-25
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After reading Chapter 3, who does the author present as being responsible for the Boston Massacre; the British soldiers or the patriot colonists. Justify your answer using at least two details from the text.
After reading Chapter 3, who does the author present as being responsible for the Boston Massacre; the British soldiers or the patriot colonists. Justify your answer using at least two details from the text.
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Chapter 4, Pages 26-29
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Why did John Adams agree to represent Captain Preston in court?
Why did John Adams agree to represent Captain Preston in court?
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A militia is a "a body of citizens enrolled for military service, and called out periodically for drill but serving full time only in emergencies."
A soldier is"a person who serves in an army; a person engaged in military service".
Compare how the colonial milita is different than the British soldiers as seen on page 29. How might the difference between a "militia" and a "soldier" impact a battle (make a prediction based on the definitions and what you've read in this book).
A militia is a "a body of citizens enrolled for military service, and called out periodically for drill but serving full time only in emergencies."
A soldier is"a person who serves in an army; a person engaged in military service".
Compare how the colonial milita is different than the British soldiers as seen on page 29. How might the difference between a "militia" and a "soldier" impact a battle (make a prediction based on the definitions and what you've read in this book).
Extras, Pages 30-34
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Who was the first man to die in the Boston Massacre?
Who was the first man to die in the Boston Massacre?
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Why did colonists believe they were safe to assemble on the night of the Boston Massacre?
Why did colonists believe they were safe to assemble on the night of the Boston Massacre?