Creating a Nation Grade 5 Wonders

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What do good problem solvers do?

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Good problem solvers analyze situations, think critically, and come up with effective solutions.

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What are common characteristics of an expository text?

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Expository texts often include timelines, headings, and charts to present information clearly.

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How many innocent colonists died during the Boston Massacre?

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Five colonists died during the Boston Massacre.

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Why did the colonists reject the Stamp Act?

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Colonists rejected the Stamp Act because they had to pay taxes without having representatives in the British government.

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What occurred first, the Boston Massacre or the Boston Tea Party?

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The Boston Massacre occurred first.

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What is the purpose of a timeline?

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A timeline is used to show the order of events over a period of time.

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What is an expository text?

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An expository text is a type of writing that explains, describes, or informs the reader about a specific topic.

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What does 'representation' mean in government?

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Representation means having elected officials who speak and act on behalf of the people.

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What was the Boston Tea Party?

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The Boston Tea Party was a protest by colonists against British taxation, where they dumped tea into Boston Harbor.

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What is a tax?

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A tax is a required payment to the government, often used to fund public services.