Introduction
The revolutionary war was a war for american independence between Great Britain and British colonist. It lasted from April 19, 1775 to September 3, 1783. It started after British and colonist were fighting in sevens year war against French, and they were in debt. The British began taxing colonist to get out of debt, which colonist thought was unfair and tensions grew.
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-american-revolution-begins
Questions:
1.What were three majors things that led up to the start of the Revolutionary War
2.What was the turning battle in the war?
3. When did the Americans actually gain independence from Britain?
Task
Major Battles of revolution
http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/the-major-battles-of-the-american-revolution
Questions:
1. Who had the advantage in these battle. Why?
2. How did guerilla warfare help Americans win?
3. How many years did it take for the war to end after Americans declared independence?
Process
People of the revolution
http://mrnussbaum.com/ampeople/
Questions:
1. Why and how was Thomas Jefferson important in the war?
2. Who was Samuel and John Adams?
3. Other than being the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence, what was John Hancock also known for?
Evaluation
Outcome and importance of the revolution
http://amrevolution.weebly.com/outcome-of-the-war.html
Questions:
1. What treaty forced British to recognize American independence
2. What did the treaty propose?
3. What form of government did Americans decide to adopt?
Conclusion
The American Revolutionary War was the start of a new country and a downfall of a kingdom. For America it was the start of a new government, new life, pursuit of happiness, and liberty. For the British it was the downfall of their economy and didn't rebuild it until 200 years later.
Credits
“The American Revolution Begins.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-american-revolution-begins
“The American Revolution Begins.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-american-revolution-begins.
“The Major Battles of the American Revolution Timeline.” Timetoast, www.timetoast.com/timelines/the-major-battles-of-the-american-revolution
“People of the American Revolution.” MrNussbaumcom People of the American Revolution Comments, mrnussbaum.com/ampeople/.
“Outcome of the War.” The American Revolution
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, amrevolution.weebly.com/outcome-of-the-war.html.
“The Significance of the American Revolution.” The Significance of the American Revolution < The Road to Independence < History 2005 < American History From Revolution To Reconstruction and Beyond, www.let.rug.nl/usa/outlines/history-2005/the-road-to-independence/the-s…
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Webquest created by: Dylan Bouyer, Julian Gutierrez, and Nicholas Levy
6th period 11/28/17