Test over American Revolution

Click on the link:  American Revolution Test

Review for Revolutionary War Test

Practice Test

Rags to Riches

Battle ship

When finished, pick a video

Items on tomorrow's test:
Declaration of Independence
-Thomas Jefferson
Battles of Lexington and Concord
-Paul Revere
-minutemen
-shot heard round the world
Battle of Bunker Hill
-loss for patriots, but proved they could, and would fight
Valley Forge
-Washington's troops outside Philadelphia
Battle of Trenton
-Washington surprised Hessians, won the battle
-crossed the Delaware in a snow storm on Christmas night
Battle of Saratoga
-"turning point of the war
-result: French alliance
-Benedict Arnold hero- later turned traitor, sold plans to West Point to British
Battle of Yorktown
-importance of Marquis de Lafayette
-last battle of war/victory for Americans
Treaty of Paris
-Peace agreement between U.S. and Great Britain to end the war

Benedict Arnold: Hero or Villian?

Today we study the Battle of Saratoga as the "Turning Point" of the American Revolution.  The success of this battle convinced the French and their ally Spain, to help the Americans in their war for independence.  As a result of the war, General Horatio Gates was catapulted into the American history books as a great leader of men.  But was Gates responsible for the victory at Saratoga?

We will answer the question today "Should there be a monument for Benedict Arnold at the Battle of Saratoga National Park?"

Read:  Benedict Arnold at the Battle of Saratoga

Next, watch the video trial of Benedict Arnold.
The Trial of Benedict Arnold

Write three paragraphs describing why Benedict Arnold should, or should not be given a monument at the Battle of Saratoga National Park.

The Battle of Trenton

Today we will explore the Battle of Trenton.  This battle was crucial to the American war effort as most of the men in Washington's Continental Army were finishing their time of enlistment as of January 1st.  After months of losing, and being chased by the British Army, General Washington made a bold move to cross the Delaware River into New Jersey on Christmas night.  There, he surprised a regiment of Hessian soldiers who they promptly captured.  Nearly all of Washington's men would re-enlist due to this stunning victory over some of the best fighting men in the world.

Watch the film:  The Battle of Trenton

Battle of Trenton reading comprehension:  Read the passage and answer the questions.  Remember you must get all of the answers correct!  Let me see your perfect score when you are finished.

Next, fill out the painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River.

Now you may play the following game:
Fling the teacher

The American Revolution

This week we look at some of the more important events during the American Revolution.  Yesterday, students made battle maps and plans for the Battle of Bunker Hill from the British perspective.

 Today, we look at Valley Forge.  Students will read primary documents from Valley Forge, answer questions about the documents, then write an essay to answer the question:  "What hardships did the soldiers face at Valley Forge?".  The essay will be in 5-paragraph form.
Evidence for the essay will come from the primary documents that include letters and diaries.

The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence- easy read

Answer all of the questions from the 2-sided handout you were given in class.

When finished, click here:  Declaration of Independence puzzle

Thomas Jefferson                                                                             John Locke







                                                                                             

Causes of the American Revolution Test

Click on the following link to take the test:   Causes of the American Revolution Test

If you have not already done so, take the charts and graphs pre-test

When done with both, you may play any social studies activity linked to my blog site, read a book, or work on something from another class.