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Sleds on Boston Common: A Story From the American Revolution by Louise Borden; illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker; published in 2000 E BOR

Summary: Henry complains to the royal governor, General Gage, after his plan to sled down the steep hill at Boston Common is twarted by the masses of Boston troops camped there.

Activities: Research the many events and topics of this book.

Research Boston Common. Draw a map of the commons and label where the various activities occurred in the common. Compare to the activities of today.

Research General Tomas Gage. Create a timeline of his life.

Research school and play in 1770's for children. Compare and contrast to today's children.

Research the politics of 1774 in Boston. Write a paragraph stating who was right, King George or the patriots.

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Look up the history of Boston on worldbook.com [|WorldBook]