Fact or Exaggeration

Students examine eight “colonial rumors” about the Boston Tea Party and decide whether each statement is factual or exaggerated. They evaluate claims about participation, destruction, British response, and aftermath. This activity teaches students to analyze credibility, recognize overstatement, and understand the difference between rumor and documented fact. It promotes historical accuracy and strengthens critical thinking.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Separating Fact from Myth

English Language Arts – Evaluating Claims

Critical Thinking – Identifying Exaggeration

Social Studies – Understanding Revolutionary Events

This worksheet is part of our The Boston Tea Party Worksheets collection.