The Tolerable Acts |
| Students play the role as a member of Parliament who has serious concerns about the Intolerable Act. Instead, he or she argues that England should make immediate peace with the colonies by issuing a set of acts designed to reward them called the “Tolerable Acts.” Students must think of five acts that reward the colonists (such as Parliament erecting a statue of George Washington in front of Buckingham Palace). |
Use this Activity: |
| Explain/Discuss - This activity requires students to role-play as Devil's Advocate - a member of Parliament who supports American independence, and thus proposes a bill for America's heroes to be honored in England. Brainstorm with students some possible "Tolerable Acts" that might serve to avert further war and appease the Americans. |
| Morning Work - This activity can serve as a fun start to the day or social studies class. |
| Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts. |
| Share - Have students read their responses. |
| Interactive Notebook - This assignment serves as a great entry in interactive social studies notebooks. |
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