Task
The British colonies have been growing and becoming prosperous and the colonists have become used to running their own lives. Britain has begun to seem very far away. At the same time, officials in Britain still expect the colonies to obey them and earn money for Britain. Tensions begin to rise on both sides as Britain imposes new taxes but the colonists find new ways to challenge them.
Your Task
You are a witness to one of the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. You must choose a side to defend and present this event through the eyes of a Patriot or Loyalist. After gathering together your account of the event, you will debate your point of view at a town hall meeting with fellow colonists. Your job is to convince your fellow colonists that your opponent's point of view is wrong and you are right.