Lights, camera, REVOLUTION! The Revolutionary War is not only where America officially started, but is also a defining moment in World History. The only appropriate way to show our knowledge of such a dramatic event is to create a dramatic project. Therefore, you are going to think of the Revolutionary War, and the vital elements of the war, as a movie that will soon premiere. To generate interest in the movie you will create a movie trailer for the Revolutionary War that includes a glimpse of the people, ideas, and battles that defined the war. Your requirements are listed below.
Topics to Research
BattlesConcord and Lexington
Battle of Bunker Hill Capture of Fort Ticonderoga Battle of Long Island Battle of Trenton Battle of Saratoga Battle of Brandywine and Germantown Battle of Cowpens Battle of Yorktown |
Ideas and EventsThe French and Indian War
Continental Congress Common Sense Declaration of Independence Valley Forge British Acts and Policies "Taxation Without Representation" Boston Massacre Boston Tea Party Treaty of Paris (1783) |
Individuals and GroupsGeorge Washington
Thomas Paine Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jefferson Francis Marion King George III The Common Soldier Minutemen Role of Women in the Revolution The African American Experience During the Revolution Joseph Plumb Martin |
Links and Resources
USE YOUR BOOK (CHAPTER 6) AS THE FIRST THING THAT YOU CHECK OUT FOR INFORMATION. You are free to use these resources, however do not get "lost" in the information or in the internet.
British vs. American Soldier - Link describing the contrast between the two soldiers and resources
Events Description - Link describing Trenton, Saratoga, Yorktown, and some others
History Channel Revolution - Link to the History Channel's American Revolution page. Links to pages are found here on a variety of topics.
Digital History American Revolution - Link to a series of articles about Revolutionary War related topics.
History Central Revolutionary War - Link to a different topics about the Revolutionary War ranging from battles to people.
Women's Service During the American Revolution - Good article on the role of women in the Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary War Common Soldier - Good, though somewhat lengthy, article on the common soldier during the Revolutionary War.
British vs. American Soldier - Link describing the contrast between the two soldiers and resources
Events Description - Link describing Trenton, Saratoga, Yorktown, and some others
History Channel Revolution - Link to the History Channel's American Revolution page. Links to pages are found here on a variety of topics.
Digital History American Revolution - Link to a series of articles about Revolutionary War related topics.
History Central Revolutionary War - Link to a different topics about the Revolutionary War ranging from battles to people.
Women's Service During the American Revolution - Good article on the role of women in the Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary War Common Soldier - Good, though somewhat lengthy, article on the common soldier during the Revolutionary War.