Introduction
The 13 colonies formed by the British government in North America were populated by citizens who journeyed to the new world in search a new start and freedom of religion. The colonists were instead met with steep taxes and harsh regulations. The colonists hated the fact that an empire on the other side of the globe was benefitting from their hard-earned work and money. Eventually, the colonists had decided they had enough and tensions boiled over into conflict.
The Revolutionary War took place from 1775-1783 in the ultimate fight for freedom. It was an act of bravery by the colonists for which the world had never seen before. The British "Redcoat" army was feared around the world and admired for their skill. The colonists were considered a bunch of ragtag militia whose lack of experience and training that would make an easy target for the Brits. However, these colonists had a mission and purpose and through unbelievable grit and a new style of fighting known as "guerilla warfare", the colonists won their independence and their freedom which paved the way for the United States as they are known today.
This course will introduce you to some of the most battles that shaped the American Revolution which resulted in one of the greatest military upsets in the history of the world. By analyzing who won the battles and where they took place, our mission is to understand the movements of both armies to better understand the extreme odds the colonists overcame with their victory.
Check the following video for a fun representation of the events that unfolded that led to the war!
Task
Our mission with this project is to detail the who/where/when of some of the most famous battles that took place in the Revolutionary War. By utilizing the resources outlined later in this project, we will take a deeper dive into what happened in each battle and where they took place. After watching and reading the material, you will create an infographic using Prezi with details and information that include:
*when the battle began
*where the battle took place (city/state)
*who was victorious in the battle
*one unique piece of information about the battle
Process
Let's get started! Complete the following to learn more about your mission.
1. Read the Epic book below
https://www.getepic.com/app/read/8222
2. Watch the following video
3. Read about information on the battles at the following website
https://www.history.com/news/battles-american-revolution-victory
Your Prezi will focus on the following battles:
*Lexington and Concord
*Yorktown
*Bunker Hill
*Saratoga
*Trenton
*Valley Forge
*Fort Ticonderoga
*Princeton
*Quebec
*Cowpens
Evaluation
Your grade on this assignment will be determined by the creativity and effort you display while providing accurate information. Your Prezi should be informative and engaging!
Prezi Infographic Over the Major Battles Rubric
___/10 Exact location of the battle (city/state)
___/10 Date of the battle
___/10 Who emerged victorious displayed correctly
___/10 One unique piece of information specific to that battle
___/5 Included all of the battles that were listed.
___/5 Prezi is colorful, interactive, and contains no grammatical errors
_____/50 Total Points
Conclusion
The Colonists fight for America spanned the entire 13 colonies and was won on the backs of militia men who had one key difference from their Redcoat counterpart; they were fighting for their homes and their freedom. This project displays the vast amounts of territory the battles covered and puts into perspective the strategy and planning that took place to put their troops in a position to come out victorious. It's difficult to imagine battles being fought in modern cities, but as you can see it happened not very long ago!
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By: Mrs. Whetzal