LESSON 9: AMERICAN REVOLUTION STATIONS ACTIVITY
- STATION 1: KEY PEOPLE
NOTE: SINCE YOU DO NOT HAVE THE TRADING CARDS, YOU WILL HAVE TO USE THE INTERNET TO FINISH THIS STATION AT HOME!
These websites will help:
Key People of the Revolution
Famous Americans of the Revolution
Famous Generals of the Revolution
Famous Soldiers of the Revolution
Famous Spies of the Revolution
- STATION 2: CAUSES OF THE REVOLUTION
1. Use the handout attached below to gather information about the 6 major causes of the Revolution:
2. In the space provided below, briefly explain how each of the 6 causes directly or indirectly helped spark the Revolution.
To finish this step quicker, have each group member research 2 causes and then share your findings with other members.
3. On your own, rank the 6 causes from 1- 6. (i.e. 1 would be the factor that had the biggest influence on the start of the revolution and 6 would be the factor that had the least significant influence).
4. After you ranked the causes, in the space provided, briefly explain why you ranked them in the order that you did.
5. Compare your rankings and reasoning with the other members of your group and create an overall group ranking.
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- STATION 3: AMERICAN SOLDIERS v. BRITISH “RED COAT” SOLDIERS
1. View the images and read the information provided in the document attached below Pay attention to the differences between the American “Patriot” Army and the British “Redcoat” Army, as well as any similarities.
2. Complete the Venn Diagram in your packet as you compare and contrast the two sides of the war.
3. You must find at least 5 differences and 3 similarities.
4. Discuss as a group after you have finished your Venn Diagram: Who was more prepared for the Revolutionary War - the Americans or the British?
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- STATION 4: BATTLES OF THE REVOLUTION
1. Use the following interactive website to plot the battles on the timeline:
http://teachingamericanhistory.org/static/neh/interactives/americanrevolution/
** NOTE: Follow the prompts on the tabs labeled 1775 – 1778 and 1778 – 1781 to complete the timeline.
2. Plot the sites of the 6 battles listed below on your timeline. Be sure to indicate who won the
battle.
1. Lexington & Concord
2. Bunker Hill
3. Saratoga
4. New York
5. Trenton
6. Yorktown
On your timeline you MUST indicate the following for each battle:
· Indicate who won the battle
· Describe the number of soldiers and/or casualties on each side (if given)
· Describe the significance of the battle
- STATION 5: WOMEN & AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE WAR
1. Find two women and two African Americans that you will write a brief bio for.
2. Complete the bio using the information on the websites.
3. Make an inference on the roles of both minorities in the war.
Weblinks:
http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/women_american_revolution/ (Women)
http://www.westmeade.net/Library/Africans&WomenRevolution.htm#SalemPoor (African Americans)
https://iusbvision.wordpress.com/2011/01/24/black-heroes-and-founders-of-the-great-american-revolution/ (Important Figures)
SUMMARY: SHOWING AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT YOU HAVE READ BY WRITING AN EXPLANATION IN YOUR OWN WORDS.
Remember:
1. Do not rewrite the original piece.
2. Keep your summary short.
3. Use your own wording.
4. Refer to the central and main ideas of the original piece.
5. Read with who, what, when, where, why and how questions in mind.
6. Do not put in your opinion of the issue or topic discussed in the original piece.
INFERENCE: - MAKING A CONCLUSION FROM KNOWN INFORMATION...AN EDUCATED GUESS BASED ON INFORMATION THAT IS KNOWN
- STATION 6: REVOLUTIONARY WAR MUSIC
Directions: Use the websites below and materials provided to complete the questions.
1. Listen to “God Save the King” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIu7HLTDLEI
2. Read the words to “God Save the Thirteen States” while listening again to “God Save the King” (Attached below)
3. Answer the questions in your packet.
4. Read the information on The Origins of “Yankee Doodle” - http://allthingsliberty.com/2013/12/short-history-yankee-doodle/
6. View the lyrics to “Yankee Doodle” (Attached below)
7. Answer the questions in your packet.
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STATION 7: WASHINGTON’S SPIES
Directions:
1. Read the spy profiles attached below. Pay attention to each person’s role in Washington’s spy ring.
2. Complete the matching activity in your packet. You may need to reread to find the necessary information.
3. Look at the Culper Spy Ring Codes using the link provided. Each number represents a specific word.
http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/george-washington-spymaster/the-culper-code-book/
4. Use the Culper Code to decipher the secret messages in your packet.
Directions:
1. Read the spy profiles attached below. Pay attention to each person’s role in Washington’s spy ring.
2. Complete the matching activity in your packet. You may need to reread to find the necessary information.
3. Look at the Culper Spy Ring Codes using the link provided. Each number represents a specific word.
http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/george-washington-spymaster/the-culper-code-book/
4. Use the Culper Code to decipher the secret messages in your packet.
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