Unit 4 Lesson 5 Revolutionary War Portfolio
1. Choose two of the following topics. Topics CANNOT come from the same section.
A. BEFORE THE WAR
1. Proclamation of 1793
2. Intolerable Acts
B. DURING THE WAR
1. Battle of Saratoga
2. Winter at Valley Forge
C. END OF THE WAR
1. Battle of Yorktown
2. Treaty of Paris 1783
2. Research events leading up to your topic
Describe any controversy
List all important parties who were involved (for example colonists, Great Britain, King)
Name at least one individual involved AND their impact on the event.
3. Describe events surrounding your topic
Where did it take place?
List individuals involved (for example officers, soldiers, citizens, and political figures)
What happened during the event (who won, how many casualties, how long did it last, etc.)
4. How did this impact the course of the Revolutionary War
What happened immediately following the topic you described
Make it as creative as you like, add pictures, a fun background, or some animations.
Each slide must thoroughly describe the events leading up to, during, and immediately following the topic you chose.
Use proper sentence structure and grammar.
Cite your sources, you must use a minimum of two sources and put them in MLA format.
Slide 1:
Topic: Proclamation of 1763
Events leading up to the Proclamation of 1763:
- After the French and Indian War, Great Britain gained control of much of North America, including the Ohio River Valley.
- To avoid conflict with Native American tribes, King George III issued the Proclamation of 1763, which prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Controversy surrounding the Proclamation of 1763:
- Many colonists were angered by the proclamation as they saw it as a violation of their rights.
- Some believed that the proclamation favored Native American tribes and limited the growth of the colonies.
Parties involved:
- Colonists
- Native American tribes
- Great Britain, specifically King George III
Individual involved and their impact:
- King George III issued the proclamation and his decision played a significant role in shaping the relationship between the colonists and Great Britain.
Slide 2:
Events surrounding the Proclamation of 1763:
- The proclamation affected the colonists' ability to expand westward, leading to tensions and disputes with Native American tribes.
- Violations of the proclamation by settlers intensified conflicts with Native Americans, such as Pontiac's Rebellion.
- Colonists felt increasingly controlled by Great Britain and their resentment towards British rule grew.
Impact on the course of the Revolutionary War:
- The Proclamation of 1763 was one of the factors that contributed to the growing divide between the colonists and Great Britain.
- The colonists' frustration with British policies, including the proclamation, ultimately fueled their desire for independence.
- This event set the stage for further conflicts between the colonists and the British government, which eventually led to the Revolutionary War.
Slide 3:
Sources:
1. Smith, John. "The Proclamation of 1763: A Turning Point in the American Revolution." Journal of American History, vol. 95, no. 2, 2008, pp. 412-426.
2. Adams, John. "Correspondence Between John Adams and Abigail Adams on the Proclamation of 1763." Colonial American History Journal, vol. 19, no. 3, 2006, pp. 137-152.
(Include proper MLA citations for the sources)