Part 3: March of the Apprentices, February 23-26, 1770

Synopsis:

Part 3 takes place over four days. Mrs. Edes’s spinning bee on February 23rd is a great success. The next day, Nat accompanies Mr. Edes as he talks to Patriots around Boston about Seider’s death. On February 25th, to assist in preparations for the Seider funeral, Nat posts a broadside announcing the funeral on the Liberty Tree and delivers a pamphlet proof to Paul Revere. At the Liberty Tree, Nat speaks with Phillis Wheatley, who voices support for the Patriot cause and may recite some of her poetry. Nat may also speak with Constance Lillie, who is concerned that the Patriot funeral procession may worsen mounting tensions in Boston. On February 26th, Nat is asked to deliver three bundles of pamphlets to Patriots who can spread word and help gather a large crowd for the Seider funeral. Later that day, Nat attends the funeral procession.

Key Vocabulary:

· Martyr

· Pamphlet

· Broadcast

· Liberty Tree

· Sons of Liberty

· Stamp Act

· King George III

· Spinning bee

Primary docs:

· Broadside announcing Seider funeral procession

· Sons of Liberty pamphlet

· Join or Die poster

In your notebook write a summary of the events you experienced.