Strategies Of Thomas Hutchinson And Samuel Adams 'Boston Tea Party'
1. Using the critical thinking skills you have gained so far and referring to the materials provided for this assignment, identify two possible strategies that Thomas Hutchinson or Samuel Adams likely used to develop and improve their thinking as those historical events unfolded prior to taking a stand and acting according to their beliefs.
One of the strategies Thomas Hutchinson and Samuel Adams would may have used would be maintaining a critical attitude. Samuel Adams would need to remain critical to see all of the possible outcomes that would be produced by his actions. If people did not approve he could have been in trouble or even worse killed. Samuel Adams would also have to observe the others around him who were prepared to take this stand. He would have to see this situation from their side before leading them to something so dangerous. …show more content…
Thomas Hutchinson conforming to the idea that Britain has the right to tax the people. Samuel Adams mine is better type thinking that he would have no doubt had, both men would possible have to save face depending on which way opinion swayed and both were clearly resistant to change. They could have overcome all of these habits by talking this situation over or just paying the tax, or getting away from the problem.
6. What is one important distinction you could not overlook making when critically evaluating the information provided in these materials about the Boston Tea Party? Clarify the importance of that distinction,
There is no particular situation I can put my finger on, this is an event that happened in 1773, facts are often skewed by word of mouth. For me to make a critical evaluation of the Boston Tea Party would almost be pointless as history is written and anything I have to say will not change this. The best I could do is try to look at the situation from both
One of the strategies Thomas Hutchinson and Samuel Adams would may have used would be maintaining a critical attitude. Samuel Adams would need to remain critical to see all of the possible outcomes that would be produced by his actions. If people did not approve he could have been in trouble or even worse killed. Samuel Adams would also have to observe the others around him who were prepared to take this stand. He would have to see this situation from their side before leading them to something so dangerous. …show more content…
Thomas Hutchinson conforming to the idea that Britain has the right to tax the people. Samuel Adams mine is better type thinking that he would have no doubt had, both men would possible have to save face depending on which way opinion swayed and both were clearly resistant to change. They could have overcome all of these habits by talking this situation over or just paying the tax, or getting away from the problem.
6. What is one important distinction you could not overlook making when critically evaluating the information provided in these materials about the Boston Tea Party? Clarify the importance of that distinction,
There is no particular situation I can put my finger on, this is an event that happened in 1773, facts are often skewed by word of mouth. For me to make a critical evaluation of the Boston Tea Party would almost be pointless as history is written and anything I have to say will not change this. The best I could do is try to look at the situation from both