Uniting the Colonies Obj: Explain how actions aimed at controlling the colonies united them instead

Colonial Resistance Protests continued. British officials fear rebellion – a rejection of the rules and authority of Britain Parliament sent soldiers (redcoats) to Massachusetts who set up camp in the center of Boston

March 5, 1770 – Boston Massacre Fight breaks out British officers tried to calm people down Colonists threw sticks and stones at British soldiers Soldiers became afraid and fired their guns into the crowd Five colonists were killed

Crispus Attacks First colonist killed by the British Part African and part Native American Dock worker

Colonial Reactions to massacre Used as propaganda (using information to make people think and feel a certain way) Called for stronger boycotts of British goods Committee of Correspondence – wrote complaints about Britain and sent writings to other colonies. Brought protestors together and made them stronger against the British.

Foldable – explain each of the following Tea Act Boston Tea Party Intolerable Acts

Summary questions: How are the Boston Tea Party and the Intolerable Acts connected? Explain the effects of the Coercive Acts on the citizens of Boston. Activity: Illustrate the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, or the effects of the Coercive Acts