The Boston Tea Party: History through Language and Imagery Essential Skills: 1)Examine information from more than one perspective 2)Detect bias and propaganda in both language and imagery (“Propaganda”: biased information used to promote a cause or a particular point of view)

Schoolhouse Rock Tea Party Video Clip Discussion Questions: 1)How is the King portrayed, favorably or unfavorably, in this video? Give examples using imagery or words. 2)How are the colonists portrayed? Give examples using imagery or words.

Detecting Bias and Propaganda in Language Read the 1773 Massachusetts Gazette Article about the Boston Tea Party Pay careful attention to the language and descriptions used. Answer the questions and decide whether the article was written by a patriot or loyalist. Be able to back up your answer with examples of language. Extension Activity: Read lyrics to “Revolutionary Tea” and answer questions.

Detecting Bias and Propaganda in Imagery Examine the following drawings and political cartoons. Determine whether each one was drawn by a patriot or a loyalist. Give examples of imagery that support your argument.

Reproduction (1903) based on engraving by D. Berger, 1784

Source: W.D. Cooper. "Boston Tea Party.", The History of North America. London: E. Newberry, 1789.

London cartoon showing Boston Customs Commissioner John Malcolm being tarred and feathered four weeks after the Boston Tea Party.

Political Cartoon Assignment (Due tomorrow) Draw your own portrayal of the Boston Tea Party, from whichever perspective you were assigned (Loyalist or Patriot) Include 3 examples of BIAS (using imagery, symbolism, and a caption) Include a caption (1 sentence or phrase) Include 3 facts from the event (UN-biased) ON THE BACK OF YOUR CARTOON: 1) List your 3 examples of bias 2) List your 3 facts 3) Don’t forget to write your name