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America! - Revolutionary War

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COMBINED RATING

4.2 Stars

TEACHERS (3)

4.3

STUDENTS (5)

4.0

LENGTH

15 Minutes

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iPad Support

Spanish Language Support

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Description

Lead the charge through key battles of the American Revolution. Meet historic figures, test strategies, and shape the fight for freedom, one decision at a time.

Vocabulary Words

Continental Army

Hessian Mercenaries

Patriot

Loyalist

Treaty of Paris

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about The American Revolution. Suitable for Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.

Main Concepts

Interpret personal accounts to understand the hardships of war for common soldiers.

Analyze the motivations and justifications expressed by both Loyalists and Patriots, using excerpts to compare their arguments.

Evaluate the role of propaganda and morale-boosting writings, including The American Crisis by Thomas Paine.

Explain how the American Revolution influenced ideas of liberty and government beyond the United States.

Assess the leadership and legacy of George Washington during the war.

Describe the terms of the Treaty of Paris (1783), and analyze how the document recognized U.S. independence and reshaped North America.

Explain the events and significance of the Battle of Yorktown and British surrender.

Analyze how American victories in the South, such as at Cowpens and Kings Mountain, shifted momentum in the war.

Summarize the contributions of women, African Americans, and Native Americans during the war.

Describe the conditions and challenges faced by Continental soldiers during the winter at Valley Forge.

Evaluate the impact of foreign assistance, especially from France and Spain, on the outcome of the war.

Explain why the Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the war.

Identify key advantages and disadvantages faced by the British and Continental armies at the start of the war.

Describe the strategies used by both sides and how geography influenced military planning and outcomes.

Analyze the significance of early battles such as Bunker Hill, Trenton, and Saratoga.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

Why do you think the American colonists wanted independence from Britain? What do you already know about the early battles of the Revolutionary War? How do you think morale (confidence and hope) affects soldiers and armies during a war? What challenges do you imagine soldiers faced during the winter at Valley Forge?

After the Game

How did the Second Battle of Saratoga change the course of the war for the colonies? What hardships did soldiers face during the Winter at Valley Forge, and how did it actually help strengthen the army? Why was the Siege of Yorktown considered the final major battle of the war? What were the key results of the Treaty of Paris (1783), and why were they important for the new United States?

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