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Why didn't the colonists like the tax put on tea?
Why didn't the colonists like the tax put on tea?
The colonists didn't like the fact that they had no representation in the British parliament.
Why did Johnny go around the village and tell people they owed 8 shillings to the Boston Observer?
Why did Johnny go around the village and tell people they owed 8 shillings to the Boston Observer?
Johnny tells them they owe 8 shillings because that was a way to say the Observers Club had a meeting at 8.
How can you tell Johnny has learned to write again?
How can you tell Johnny has learned to write again?
Johnny wrote a note perfectly to Mr. Hancock after previously failing to write during job hunting.
Who was Lavinia Lyte?
Who was Lavinia Lyte?
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Who was Doctor Church and what did people think of him?
Who was Doctor Church and what did people think of him?
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What information did Cilla give Johnny and how did Johnny's attitude toward her change?
What information did Cilla give Johnny and how did Johnny's attitude toward her change?
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What did Johnny do when Dr. Warren asked to see his hand?
What did Johnny do when Dr. Warren asked to see his hand?
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What did the Observers Club decide to do in 20 days - December 16 - and why?
What did the Observers Club decide to do in 20 days - December 16 - and why?
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What were the names of the three ships?
What were the names of the three ships?
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What did Johnny have to do on Sam Adams' words on the day of the Boston Tea Party?
What did Johnny have to do on Sam Adams' words on the day of the Boston Tea Party?
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What did they dress up as and why?
What did they dress up as and why?
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Why was Johnny practicing chopping wood?
Why was Johnny practicing chopping wood?
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Why were mass meetings held every day at the Boston Observers Club?
Why were mass meetings held every day at the Boston Observers Club?
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Study Notes
Colonists' Views on Taxation
- Colonists opposed the tea tax due to lack of representation in British Parliament, not because the price was high.
Johnny's Scheme with Boston Observer
- Johnny informed villagers they owed 8 shillings to signal a meeting of the Observers Club at that amount.
Johnny's Writing Skills
- Johnny demonstrated his regained writing abilities by composing a perfect note for Mr. Hancock, contrasting with his previous failure to write "John Hancock Esquire."
Lavinia Lyte's Identity
- Lavinia Lyte is the daughter of Merchant Lyte. Johnny assists her in dismounting from her horse.
Doctor Church's Reputation
- Doctor Church is considered to be untrustworthy, as indicated by Josiah Quincy’s warnings to Johnny.
Cilla and Johnny's Relationship
- Cilla informs Johnny about Dusty running away to sea, leading Johnny to reconsider his feelings, favoring Lavinia Lyte over Pricilla Lapham.
Encounter with Dr. Warren
- When Dr. Warren inquired about his hand, Johnny initially ignored him, later attributing his injury to God's will.
Observers Club's Plans
- The Observers Club scheduled a tea party in Boston Harbor for December 16, coinciding with the deadline for the ships to unload or return to Britain.
Names of the Ships
- The three ships involved were the Dartmouth, the Eleanor, and the Beaver.
Role during the Boston Tea Party
- Johnny was chosen to blow the whistle and run back to Rab, selected for his speed.
Disguises for the Tea Party
- Participants dressed as Indians in red and black to remain unrecognizable while dumping tea into the harbor as a protest.
Practicing Chopping Wood
- Johnny practiced chopping wood to strengthen his left arm in preparation for opening tea chests during the Boston Tea Party.
Purpose of Mass Meetings
- Daily meetings at the Boston Observers Club were held to monitor the status of ships and demonstrate a commitment to non-violence.
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