Task
The American Revolution was a difficult time in American history. Colonists fought against their own government to secure independence in order to create the United States of America. Your task will be to design a newspaper that highlights several important aspects of the American Revolution. Your stories should be based on facts from researching this time period.
Process
I can review the criteria for each section below.
I can explore different topics and then choose what you would like to research.
I can choose to work with a partners that has the same interest as me or I can work independently.
I can write a story for the newspaper after researching the various topics.
I can publish my story using a newspaper template.
I can explore different topics and then choose what you would like to research.
I can choose to work with a partners that has the same interest as me or I can work independently.
I can write a story for the newspaper after researching the various topics.
I can publish my story using a newspaper template.
Topics
Revolutionary War Battle Story
Choose one of the major battles of the Revolutionary War and write a summary that includes:
Suggested Battles Lexington and Concord Fort Ticonderoga Bunker Hill Long Island Washington Crossing the Delaware |
Revolutionary War Leader StoryChoose one of the leaders of the Revolutionary War and write a summary that includes:
Suggested Leaders George Washington Benedict Arnold Charles Cornwallis King George III Samuel Adams Patrick Henry |
Unsung Hero StoriesChoose a group or an individual that played a key role during the American Revolution that may not have received the attention they deserved. Describe the key people that were involved and any accomplishments they help them to be remembered.
Suggested topics: Native Americans: Joseph Brant Women: Deborah Samson Abigail Adams Molly Pitcher African Americans: Crispus Attucks Revolutionary War QuotationsChoose two quotations and their authors that will be remembered during the American Revolution. Explain what the quotes mean and why they were said.
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Revolutionary War FactsBased on your research, choose ten facts about the war that you think others may learn from and find very interesting. Your facts should be written in complete sentences and provide specific details that carefully describe your selection.
Interesting Facts More Interesting Fact Free Choice OptionChoose one topic of your choice to research. You may choose to write a summary of your topic or include a photo with a caption to describe your topic.
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More Research LinksYou will need to enter your "search terms" on most of the sites that you are linked to.
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