War for Independence
/ Revolutionary War
Lesson Plans | Primary
Sources |
Lesson Plans:
The American War for Independence- students will learn about the
diplomatic and military aspects of the American War for Independence.
Through an examination of original documents and an interactive map
they will learn about the strategies employed by both sides, and how
those strategies played out in reality. They will study the most important
military engagements, both in the North and the South. Students will
also become familiar with the critical assistance provided by France,
as well as the ongoing negotiations between the Americans and Great
Britain.
Was
the American Revolution a revolution?- students studied the causes
of the American Revolution and evaluated the Declaration of Independence.
The goal of is for students to learn about the war itself and its
impact of people. The question, "Was the American Revolution
a revolution?" will encourage students to investigate the results
of the war from the perspectives of different groups of people.
Primary Source Documents:
Chronicle
of the Revolution - These newspaper Chronicles let you experience
first-hand the excitement and uncertainty of the American Revolution
as it happened. Click on a city to read about the riveting historical
headlines that shaped the war and America.
Letter from George Washington to Congress December 27, 1776 -
Documentation/full text of a letter from George Washington to Congress
concerning the Battle of Trenton
Washington
Describes Trenton - December 28, 1776 - Letter from George Washington
to General McDougall.
Treaty
of Paris - This is the final peace treaty between England and
the United States, signed at the same time as the peace treaty between
England and France.
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