Can't You Make Them Behave, King George?

Front

What was the main disagreement between King George and the American colonists?

Back

The main disagreement was about peace.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Why did King George compare the American colonists to disobedient children?

Back

He felt this way because some Americans dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What tone is used in the text 'Can't You Make Them Behave, King George'?

Back

The tone is humorous.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is a fact regarding taxation during King George's reign?

Back

A stamp tax was created for printed items.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

Is the statement 'English troops captured New York' a fact or an opinion?

Back

It is a fact.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What event is commonly associated with the Boston Tea Party?

Back

The event where some Americans dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?

Back

The purpose of the Stamp Act was to raise revenue by taxing printed materials.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

How did King George's policies contribute to colonial unrest?

Back

His policies, such as taxation without representation, led to growing resentment among colonists.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

What role did humor play in the narrative of 'Can't You Make Them Behave, King George'?

Back

Humor was used to critique and highlight the absurdity of the situation between King George and the colonists.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What was the significance of the phrase 'disobedient children' in the context of colonial resistance?

Back

It illustrated King George's perception of the colonists' defiance against British authority.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3