Revolutionary+Battles

Objectives

 * identify and describe the strengths and weaknesses of the British and Continental armies
 * describe the major battles and events of the Revolutionary War

Do Now
Read the "Faces of History" box on p. 127. How did Washington's military experience prepare him for the presidency?

Lesson
1.On a piece of paper in your notebook, draw out a chart that looks like the following:


 * British Army || Continental Army ||
 * Strengths:
 * sdf
 * sdf
 * sdf || Strengths:
 * sdf
 * sdf
 * sdf ||
 * Weaknesses:
 * sdf
 * sdf
 * sdf || Weaknesses:
 * sdf
 * sdf
 * sdf ||

On your own, think of some of the strengths of the British Army. Use what you already know, especially from the Living History activity. Share your strengths with a partner.

On your own, come up with some of the strengths of the Continental Army. Share your strengths with a partner.

As a class, we will work together to figure out the weaknesses of both armies.

2. Each person will be assigned a battle to research. On your own, fill out the row about your battle, doing the following:
 * describe the date of the battle or event, where it took place, and who won
 * what the significance of the battle or event was
 * add 2 CCQ's



3. Meet in your group and report out the details about your battle to the other 3 members of your group.

Ticket to Leave
Write two things you learned about today and a comment or question you have about today's lesson.