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Checkers of Liberty: The American Revolution

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LENGTH

20 Minutes

GRADES

5
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8

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Description

Checkers of Liberty is an interactive educational game that combines history and strategy to bring the American Revolution to life. Players relive key moments of the War of Independence through story-driven missions and strategic gameplay inspired by classic checkers. Each level teaches major events—like the Battles of Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown—while highlighting the courage and diversity of those who fought for freedom. With historical lessons, character dialogue, and tactical challenges, the game helps students learn by playing, think critically, and explore the roots of democracy in a fun, immersive way. Step into the role of a revolutionary strategist and experience history like never before!

Vocabulary Words

Continental Army
Hessian
Treaty of Paris
Revolution

Instructions

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

Main Concepts

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.
Analyze the significance of early battles such as Bunker Hill, Trenton, and Saratoga.
Describe the strategies used by both sides and how geography influenced military planning and outcomes.
Identify key advantages and disadvantages faced by the British and Continental armies at the start of the war.
Explain how the American Revolution influenced ideas of liberty and government beyond the United States.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

What do you think were some of the biggest challenges the colonists faced after declaring independence from Great Britain? How do you think leadership and teamwork played a role in winning the Revolutionary War? What do you think life was like for ordinary people—such as farmers, women, or enslaved people—during the war for independence? Why do you think foreign countries, like France or Spain, might have wanted to help the American colonists?

After the Game

What event or moment in the game did you think was the most important turning point in the American Revolution? Why? Which battle or campaign stood out to you the most? What strategies or decisions helped lead to success—or failure? How did foreign alliances, like the support from France, affect the outcome of the war? What challenges did the Continental Army face, and how did they manage to keep fighting despite them?

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