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  • General

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    The American Revolutionary War:


    1775-1776

    1775 to 1776 were pivotal years in the history of North America. At the beginning of this time, the British and the Colonists knew they had large disagreements. By the end of 1776, there was a Revolutionary War being fought. This unit tells part of the story of how this happened.

    "Everything that is right or reasonable pleads for separation. The blood of the slain, the weeping voice of nature cries, 'tis time to part.'"

    Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776

    • Download a copy of this course. File 6.6MB Moodle backup
    • *Note to teachers* Page
    • Timeline for the Period of Revolution URL
    • This Day in History URL
    • Alignment with Minnesota US History Standards File
    • Technology Standards Alignment Documentation File

  • Topic 1

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battle of Lexington Detail
    • The Battles of Lexington and Concord Assignment

  • Topic 2

    There's a war on.

    Who has what it takes to win it?

    The Union Flag: a red cross over a red saltire, both with white border, over a dark blue background.}} or

    • British vs. Colonists: Strengths and Weaknesses Quiz

  • Topic 3

    Boston 1775
    The Siege of Boston

    • Siege of Boston Assignment
    • Optional resource: Common Sense by Thomas Paine Page

  • Topic 4

    Battle of Long Island

    Painting of Battle of Long Island

    • Battle of Brooklyn,Long Island Assignment
    • Papers from the Continental Congresses are available here URL

  • Topic 5

    Maps Are Helpful!
    There are two activities below. The first is using older, traditional maps. The second is using Google maps. Complete both activities.
    • Maps can tell you a lot! Quiz
    • How long would it take to move those cannons? Quiz

  • Topic 6

    Retreat from New York

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    Etching of the Battle of Fort Washington

    "These are the times that try men's souls"
    Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, December 23, 1776
    • Retreat from New York Assignment

  • Topic 7

    Impact of the Revolutionary War On Americans
    Old Williamsburg Citizens
    The assignments in this section take you to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. The setting is historic and the actors give you a realistic impression of life around the time of the Revolutionary War. Go visit yourself!
    • Tour Colonial Williamsburg website and report Forum

  • Topic 8

    Battle of Trenton
    Washington Crossing the Delaware
    • Crossing the Delaware and the Battle of Trenton Assignment

  • Topic 9

    Battle of Princeton

    "This year 1776 is over. I am heartily glad of it and I hope you nor America will ever be plagued with such another."
    Robert Morris, Letter to George Washington, New Year's Day, 1777
    • Battle of Princeton Assignment
    • Complete lecture notes for this unit File

  • Topic 10

    General George Washington was tested.

    Washington Portrait

    You, too, will have to pass a test!
    • Open this document first. These are the lecture notes you can use on the test File
    • Take your unit test! Quiz

  • Topic 11

    Final Project
    • Part One: Learning Prezi Assignment
    • Part Two: Using Prezi to show what you know about maps Assignment
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