Is this source in favour or against the actions of the colonists? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Source A
Source B
Source C
Source D 1. Why do you think the origin or author of a document is important to consider?
2. What can historians do to make sure that their arguments are as balanced as possible?
Follow-up question: The extracts above were about the Boston Tea Party from the American (colonial) perspective. Write an article describing the events of the Boston Tea Party from the English perspective.
Things to consider: ●● Why did the colonists do this? What were they protesting? ● ● How will England feel about the Boston Tea Party? ● ● How will England feel about the Americans who did this? ● ● How will England feel about Americans who want freedom? ● ● Use language suited to the time and to the tone of the article that you’re writing.