They ate cacti and hunted for animals
In writing this headline I would suggest focusing on the perspective of each party based upon their political views. A colonial patriot would support this action and applaud the revolutionary method of protest. However, a loyalist would consider this act treasonous and would not support it.
The correct answer to this open question is the following.
Modern historians create modern narratives to help younger generations to understand history.
In modern and technological society, like we are living now, younger generations tend to forget the past, traditions or customs that were very important in the history of the country. There are many important names, characters, incidents, battles, documents, that formed this country but many young Americans are not aware or so interest in learning more about that. That is why it is so important that modern historians create modern narratives to help younger generations to understand history. To catch their attention. And not only through books, but through video, the internet or social media.