Introduction
Every war has significant battles that serve as major turning points. The Revolutionary War, faught between the Americans and the British, is no exception. While there are numerous battles and events that took place during the war, today we will be exploring a few of the most influential.
Task
Use the WebQuest to explore the following events and battles:
- The Battle of Trenton
- The Battle of Saratoga
- Valley Forge
- The Battle of Yorktown
Answer each questions FULLY on the sheet in complete sentences. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Process
Read through each assigned section and answer the questions on your provided sheet. If you have a question please ask. You should have completed a History Events Chart for each event! (4 in total)
Trenton 1776
The Battle of Trenton is chilling to say the least. Would you like to spend your Holiday season this way?! Follow the link to find out what happened!
After reading, complete the history events chart for "The Battle of Trenton"
The Battle of Saratoga is considered a major turning point in the Revolutionary War for multiple reasons. Click on the provided link to find out why this battle was so important!
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/battle-of-saratoga
After reading, complete the history events chart for "The Battle
of Saratoga."
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Valley Forge 1777
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, was the site of the Continental Army camp during the winter of 1777–1778. The particularly severe winter of 1777-1778 proved to be a great trial for the American army, and of the 11,000 soldiers stationed at Valley Forge, hundreds died from disease. However, the suffering troops were held together by loyalty to the Patriot cause and to General Washington, who stayed with his men. As the winter stretched on, Prussian military adviser Frederick von Steuben kept the soldiers busy with drills and training in modern military strategy.
The troops stayed at Valley Forge for nearly 6 months! When Washington’s army marched out of Valley Forge on June 19, 1778, the men were better disciplined and stronger in spirit than when they had entered. Nine days later, they won a victory against the British under Lord Cornwallis at the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey.
Click on this link to explore some of the strengths and weaknesses for the British and the American Colonists. Complete the History Events chart for "Valley Forge," and write the strengths and weaknesses on the provided worksheet.
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Yorktown 1781
“Oh God, it is all over.”
But is it really?
Find out what happens at Yorktown by following the link:
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown
After reading, complete the history events chart for "The Battle of Yorktown"
Evaluation
Write 1 paragraph explaining the event from the WebQuest you view as the most important or influential. Corroborate all evidence from articles and videos to explain your choice. Use the following rules and guidelines to write your paragraph.
1st Sentence: This is the topic sentence. You will explain which event you chose to write about in this sentence.
- DO NOT use these phrases in your paragraph: I THINK, I BELIEVE. Chose an event, form an arguement, and use supporting evidence.
2nd-4th Sentences (3 in total): These sentences should be full of supporting evidence as to why you chose the event you did.
5th sentence: This is the concluding sentence. Summarize the information from sentence 1-4.