Key Events in the American Revolution

Introduction

Essential Question:  

What was the most important event of the American Revolution?

    

       Listed on the next page are the top events that were major turning points in the War for Independence.  

 You will research each event and decide, in your opinion, why it was the most important. 

You will create a final project to explain what event you consider "The Most Important Event of the American Revolution"

       

     

 

Task

     You will research, analyze, and explain which event in the American Revolution was most important and why.  Don't go for the easy answer. Because an event started or ended the war does not make it the most important...or does it?

      You will demonstrate your individual understanding in a project

Project : iMovie:  no longer than 2 minutes ( you may add movie clips, pictures, graphics, and narration)

 Show the who,what,when & why of the event .  It should not be longer than 2 minutes.

Process

Day 1, 2 & 3

  • Each day pick at least two events listed below to research:

  • Read AT LEAST two articles of the same event & TAKE NOTES

                         Lexington & Concord (1775)            Bunker Hill ( 1775)

                         Saratoga ( 1777)                             Valley Forge (1777-1778)   

                         Yorktown ( 1781)                           Battle of Cowpens (1781)

                         Battle of Trenton (1776).             Battle of Brooklyn Heights (1776) 

                                                   Battle of Monmouth (1778)

 

 

  

 

In order to conduct your research use the links below:         

https://revolution.mrdonn.org/battles.html

http://www.ducksters.com/history/american_revolution.php

You may also use any links on the Media Center website.

https://sherwoodmedia.weebly.com/

 

Day 4 & 5

 

  

   

  • Decide on the event, based on your research that you think is most important event of the American Revolution

  • Decide on the project option you will use on your final presentation

  • On any project do not use the same picture more than once.

                            Begin your project on Day 6 and complete by Day 9

                           

 

                         

 

                  

 

 

 

Evaluation
Submitted:  Work shows care and correct content        
Submitted:  Work needs improvement some content missing or incorrect        
Not Submitted        
         
Conclusion

 

  • A link to upload your project will be made available where you can view each other's project
  • Students will vote for a winner ( you cannot vote for yourself:)