Can't You Make Them Behave, King George?

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What is the main topic of 'Can't You Make Them Behave, King George?'

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The main topic is about the relationship between the American colonists and King George III during the period leading up to the American Revolution.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What does 'historical fiction' mean?

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Historical fiction is a literary genre where the story takes place in the past, often incorporating real historical events and figures.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is a 'fact'?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is an 'opinion'?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What action did King George take to show firmness with the colonists?

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He closed the port to Massachusetts.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

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Why did some colonists feel disobedient towards King George?

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Some colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor as a protest against British taxation.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What does it mean to 'pay taxes'?

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Paying taxes means giving a portion of your money to the government to fund public services and infrastructure.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is 'narrative non-fiction'?

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Narrative non-fiction is a genre that tells a true story using the techniques of fiction, such as character development and plot.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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What was one reason for the American colonists' dissatisfaction with British rule?

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Many colonists were unhappy that they had no say in decisions made by the English government.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is the significance of the Boston Tea Party?

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The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British taxation where colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor, symbolizing resistance to British authority.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2