Revolutionary War Project

North Baltimore Main Building

Mission: Fostering Educational Excellence for our children

Superintendent - Kyle Clark

e-mail - nb_supt@noacsc.org

Principal - Dr. Robert Falkenstein

e-mail - nb_falkenste@noacsc.org

Athletic Director - Bradlee Rowlinson

e-mail - nb_rowlinson@noacsc.org

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Revolutionary War Project

Our Fight for Freedom:
The American Revolution

A WebQuest for 8^th Grade North Baltimore (Social Studies)

Mrs. Traver and Mrs. Powell

Reminders

Introduction

Did you know Paul Revere wasn't the only one who rode off into the dark night to warn the minutemen the "Redcoats" were coming? Did you know Patrick Henry failed at everything he did until he discovered his gift as an orator (speaker)? Did you know George Washington wore his old soldier's uniform to impress the Continental Congress so they would choose him to lead the Colonial army? These and other fun questions will be yours to research and answer with your regiment. Each regiment will consist of six people. Each regiment will have three companies. Each company will have two soldiers. Each company will be investigating the chronology of the people and events of the American Revolution. Company 1 will concentrate on the people and events during the period from 1758 through 1774, Company 2 on the period between 1774 through 1776, and Company 3 on the period between 1777 through 1783.

The colonists were divided on the issue of separation from England. What was the "straw that broke the camel's back?" You will find the answer to this and the questions above in your journey through the American Revolution.

The Task

Each company will be responsible for their assigned time period. The regiment will gather together the information and develop an ABC book on the American Revolution. If there is time each regiment will present the information learned during this project in a creative way to the rest of Traver’s Tigers. Your presentation must include your whole regiment and must be approved by the Teacher General first.

The Process

First, the Teacher General’ll assign you to a regiment of 4-6 students.
Once the Regiments have been given divide yourself into Companies.
Each student will need to answer the questions in the Conclusion Section on a separate piece paper turned in on the due date.
Each Company will be responsible for parts of the ABC Book listed here as well as their assigned questions.

Company 1: ABC Book cover, Table of Contents

Company 2: Title Page and Copyright page

Company 3: Work Cited Page

Each Regiment will need to include a minimum 10 pictures in the ABC Book
There are some sites attached to the web quest that you may use as resources, along with your book, notes, other books, or websites
Several days of class time will be given however this will also need to be done outside of class.
Organize your work carefully in chronological order so that it will be easier to complete the ABC Book

Company 1 - 1758 - 1774
Your task is to find information on the following events and people.

Events:

· Why did the Colonists object to the Proclamation Act of 1763?

· What was required of the Colonists in the Quartering Act?

· Was it fair for Great Britain to require the Colonies to help pay British war debts? Why or why not?

· What was the Navigation Act?

· What was the Sugar Act?

· What was the Currency Act and why was it so difficult for the Colonists?

· What was the Stamp Act?

· What does the statement, "No taxation without representation." mean?

· What was the Stamp Act Congress?

· What does the word repeal mean?

· Why did the Colonists think the Townshend Acts violated their liberty?

· What was the Boston Massacre?

· What was the Boston Tea Party?

People:

· King George III

· Sons of Liberty

· Crispus Attucks

· Samuel Adams

Company 2 - 1774 - 1776
Your task is to gather information on the following events and people.

Events:

· What were the Intolerable Acts?

· What is an embargo and why did it fail to remove the Intolerable Acts?

· What is a Loyalist?

· What is a Patriot?

· What was the signal given at the Old North Church?

· What was the purpose of Paul Revere's famous ride?

· Where did the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" occur?

· How did the fighting styles of the two sides at Lexington and Concord differ?

· What was the Battle of Bunker Hill?

· What was the Olive Branch Petition?

· What was Common Sense?

· How did the Declaration of Independence justify the Patriot's break from Great Britain?

· Why did some Americans oppose independence from Britain?

People:

· Paul Revere

· William Dawes

· Patrick Henry

· Benjamin Franklin

· Thomas Jefferson

· Minutemen

Company 3 - 1777 - 1783
Your task is to gather information on the following events and people.

Events:

· What was the Battle of Saratoga?

· What was Valley Forge?

· What happened to the British at Trenton and Princeton?

· What was the Bonhomme Richard?

· How did France help the Colonial efforts?

· Why did much of the worst fighting of the war take place in the South?

· What was the Battle of Yorktown?

· What was the Treaty of Paris?

· What role did African Americans play in the Revolutionary War?

· What role did the Spanish play in the Revolutionary War?

People:

· Lord Cornwallis

· George Washington

· Nathanael Greene

· Benedict Arnold

· John Paul Jones

· Salem Poor

· Bernardo de Galvez

Evaluation

Your regiment will be graded using the rubric we discussed before the beginning of this project. Each member of the regiment will receive the same grade. Remember to work together as a group and have conflict resolutions when necessary. The Teacher General will be available at all times to help facilitate these conflict resolution sessions.

Conclusion

When this project is completed you will have a clear knowledge of the people and events instrumental in creating a nation, which has been recognized in our world as an example of democracy and liberty for all people. Please answer the following questions separately and turn in on the due date.
(1)If you could go back in time, which event would you most want to be a part of and explain why? (2) What event(s) would you change?
(3)Which person would you most like to meet and why?

Credits & References

Revolutionary War Heroes
KidsClick!
Prelude to Revolution 1763 to 1775 Timeline Timeline of the Revolution