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End of The American Rev.

Learn about the hardships faced by soldiers at Valley Forge during the American Revolution and the transformation of the Continental Army. Discover the Battle of Yorktown and its significance.

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End of The American Rev.

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  1. End of The American Rev. Online Webquest

  2. Valley Forge http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history/videos/surviving-valley-forge • Watch the following video and take notes

  3. Valley Forge http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/ • What happened at Valley Forge between Dec. 1777-June 1778? • What does George Washington’s quote say about the experience at VF? • Summarize Thomas Paine’s quote about VF? CLICK ON “THE HISTORY” and go to the next Slide

  4. Valley Forge “The History” tab • “Intro” • Describe the attire of the soldiers at VF? • Why was Marquis de Lafayette’s description of VF so gruesome? • What did George Washington accuse Congress of? • Click the “Next” tab at the bottom of the page • “Background” • What events led to Howe entering Philadelphia unopposed? • While some of Congress urged Washington to attack the British in Philadelphia, Washington knew it was suicidal because there was already a ______________ crisis. Many soldiers were already ____________ and their uniforms were in __________________. • What had happened to the Cache of American Military stores at Valley Forge? Click on the “NEXT” Tab

  5. Valley Forge • “Suffering” • What was a fire cake? • What was the first priority when the Continental Army reached VF? • Describe these “Huts” • Why was transportation of good such a big issue during this time? • Click “Next” • “An Unhealthy Life” Tab • Describe a Delaware Valley winter. • Where was America’s first true military hospital built? Why was it built and who ran the hospital? • What is inoculation? If you can’t figure it out from the reading, look it up • How many men were not able to fight in late spring and how many had died? • Click “Next”

  6. Valley Forge • “Things Improve” • How did Gen. Nathanael Greene fix the transportation issue? • How did gingerbread fulfill a promise made by Congress? • Who was Baron von Steuben and how did he help the Continental Army in VF? • How did he insist drill with their men? • What did he create to fit the American situation? What was the keynote? • How did he transform the American military? • What did men get for staying and making it through the harsh winter, what was their reward?

  7. Battle of Yorktown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWZy3zRbBHI • Watch the scene from Hamilton 0.52 seconds in, the song describes the Battle of Yorktown • What saying is associated with this battle • What does this song tell you about the Battle of Yorktown

  8. Battle of Yorktown http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown • Watch the video (3 mins) • How long did the British think the American Revolution was going to take? • Where is Yorktown? • What was the signal? • How many Continental Army break through the British lines? • How many of Martin’s comrades lie dead or wounded? • How long was it until the British surrendered Read the Passage below the video

  9. Battle of Yorktown Reading Passage Questions • Who was Charles Cornwallis? • Who was helping George Washington fight the British at this battle and how many (both men and ships)? • Which two leaders were engaged in a naval battle in Chesapeake Bay? • When did Cornwallis surrender? • What was Prime Minister Lord North’s reaction to the news? Watch and take notes - http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown/videos/american-victory-at-yorktown

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