Part 1: Key Battles of the Revolutionary War



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Part 1: Key Battles of the Revolutionary War

Complete the chart below by listing the details for each of these key battles of the Revolutionary War.

|Battle: Bunker Hill |

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|Battle: Brandywine |

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|Battle: Saratoga |

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|Battle: Cowpens |

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|Battle: Yorktown |

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|Battle: Guilford Courthouse |

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Part 2: Homework

From the chart above, choose the battle that you think had the most impact on the outcome of the war, then complete one of the following assignments.

Option 1: Military Report to Continental Congress

Imagine you are the American commander in that battle, which has recently ended. You must write a report to the Continental Congress explaining what happened. Describe the immediate outcome of the battle, and speculate on what you believe the impact of this battle will have on the outcome of the war. Your report should be at least 2 full paragraphs. Make sure that your report answers the Focus Question: Which battle had the greatest impact on the outcome of the Revolutionary War?

Option 2: Song or Poem

Write a song or poem about the battle which you think had the greatest impact on the outcome of the American Revolutionary War. In your song or poem, include information about the immediate outcome of the battle and your own speculation about what impact the battle had on the war. Your song or poem should be 1-2 pages in length. Be sure your song or poem addresses the Focus Question: Which battle had the greatest impact on the outcome of the Revolutionary War?

Option 3: Newspaper Article

Write a newspaper article about the battle which you think had the greatest impact on the outcome of the American Revolutionary War. In your article, write as if you were a journalist living in the 1770s. Include information about the immediate outcome of the battle and your own speculation about what impact the battle had on the war. Your newspaper should include an original name, heading, and picture (With a caption). Your article should be at least 2 full paragraphs. Be sure your article addresses the Focus Question: Which battle had the greatest impact on the outcome of the Revolutionary War?

Option 4: Music Video (Groups allowed)

Write a song or poem about the battle which you think had the greatest impact on the outcome of the American Revolutionary War and create a music video. In your song/video, include information about the immediate outcome of the battle and your own speculation about what impact the battle had on the war. Your music video should be 2-3 minutes. Be sure your song/video addresses the Focus Question: Which battle had the greatest impact on the outcome of the Revolutionary War?

Option 5: Storyboard or Comic Strip

Create a storyboard or comic strip about the battle which you think had the greatest impact on the outcome of the American Revolutionary War. In storyboard or comic strip, include information about the immediate outcome of the battle and your own speculation about what impact the battle had on the war. Your storyboard or comic strip should include at least six panels (each with text and a picture). Give your storyboard or comic strip a title as well. Be sure your storyboard or comic strip addresses the Focus Question: Which battle had the greatest impact on the outcome of the Revolutionary War?

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