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…
2. Explain the importance of building a foundation for critical and creative thinking when evaluating historical events such as the Boston Tea Party.
Building a foundation is important to the process of critical thinking, without building a foundation critical thought is not possible. When it comes to historical events like the Boston Tea Party I find it hard to think critically because I was not at the Boston Tea Party nor do I know much aside from what I learned in school about it. And as you stated in one of our DQ's I cannot even trust the education I received in school on the matter.
3. Explain the basis of the moral judgments made by Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson.
Samuel Adams and Hutchinson were both morally opposed to the tax. Samuel Adams believed the tax to be unfair because the British government taxed the people yet did not represent them. Hutchinson thought the tax was fair because the colonies were part of the British Empire so the empire could tax the people if they wanted to.
4. What steps do you believe Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson took toward becoming individuals and which steps ultimately made them such important historical figures?
I think that both Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson sorted out and evaluated their ideas and attitudes. They both would have heavily evaluated their political and religious views and eventually chose their favorites. Although both Hutchinson and Adams both felt the same about the tax, Hutchinson believed that the British had a right to tax the people, Adams believed the opposite. There is an example of how they were both becoming individuals.
5. In this class, we have discussed common habits that hinder critical thinking. Which of these habits may have been a factor in how Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson viewed the issues that led to the Boston Tea Party? How could they have overcome those habits?
I think mine is better, face-saving, resistance to change and conformity were habits that were a factor in this situation.
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
sides.
7. What strategies of critical reading, listening, and viewing did you utilize when evaluating the provided materials?
For critical reading, listening, and viewing, I utilized identifying choices of content and language, tone and persuasive elements and distinguishing between content and language.
8. Considering what you have learned about the Boston Tea Party, Samuel Adams, and Thomas Hutchinson, apply your creativity to describe what could have been done proactively to avoid the incident.
Well in the most simple sense the British could have stopped the taxing of the people.
Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson could have been more flexible as well as established an open communication with one another. They could have come up with a policy they could meet eye to eye on, a compromise of sorts.
9. What techniques could you use to regain a level of curiosity about history or other subjects you learned previously in school?
One thing that works for me is hearing alternative views of history. I could note mine and others dissatisfaction and recognize the opportunity in controversy.
10. Explain at least two key elements for producing ideas that you believe led the American colonists to the Boston Tea Party and the eventual American Revolution.
I think revolutionary ideals led the American colonist to the Boston tea party and eventually the American revolution. Samuel Adams and his thoughts on no taxation without representation were not the type that were often spoken let alone acted upon. The other element was the inflexibility of the East India Company and British Parliament.
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…
2. Explain the importance of building a foundation for critical and creative thinking when evaluating historical events such as the Boston Tea Party.
Building a foundation is important to the process of critical thinking, without building a foundation critical thought is not possible. When it comes to historical events like the Boston Tea Party I find it hard to think critically because I was not at the Boston Tea Party nor do I know much aside from what I learned in school about it. And as you stated in one of our DQ's I cannot even trust the education I received in school on the matter.
3. Explain the basis of the moral judgments made by Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson.
Samuel Adams and Hutchinson were both morally opposed to the tax. Samuel Adams believed the tax to be unfair because the British government taxed the people yet did not represent them. Hutchinson thought the tax was fair because the colonies were part of the British Empire so the empire could tax the people if they wanted to.
4. What steps do you believe Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson took toward becoming individuals and which steps ultimately made them such important historical figures?
I think that both Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson sorted out and evaluated their ideas and attitudes. They both would have heavily evaluated their political and religious views and eventually chose their favorites. Although both Hutchinson and Adams both felt the same about the tax, Hutchinson believed that the British had a right to tax the people, Adams believed the opposite. There is an example of how they were both becoming individuals.
5. In this class, we have discussed common habits that hinder critical thinking. Which of these habits may have been a factor in how Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson viewed the issues that led to the Boston Tea Party? How could they have overcome those habits?
I think mine is better, face-saving, resistance to change and conformity were habits that were a factor in this situation.
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
sides.
7. What strategies of critical reading, listening, and viewing did you utilize when evaluating the provided materials?
For critical reading, listening, and viewing, I utilized identifying choices of content and language, tone and persuasive elements and distinguishing between content and language.
8. Considering what you have learned about the Boston Tea Party, Samuel Adams, and Thomas Hutchinson, apply your creativity to describe what could have been done proactively to avoid the incident.
Well in the most simple sense the British could have stopped the taxing of the people.
Samuel Adams and Thomas Hutchinson could have been more flexible as well as established an open communication with one another. They could have come up with a policy they could meet eye to eye on, a compromise of sorts.
9. What techniques could you use to regain a level of curiosity about history or other subjects you learned previously in school?
One thing that works for me is hearing alternative views of history. I could note mine and others dissatisfaction and recognize the opportunity in controversy.
10. Explain at least two key elements for producing ideas that you believe led the American colonists to the Boston Tea Party and the eventual American Revolution.
I think revolutionary ideals led the American colonist to the Boston tea party and eventually the American revolution. Samuel Adams and his thoughts on no taxation without representation were not the type that were often spoken let alone acted upon. The other element was the inflexibility of the East India Company and British Parliament.