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.
EXAMPLE AND RUBRIC CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE MESSAGE BOARD!
Title: The Battle of Saratoga
Slide 1: Introduction
- Title: The Battle of Saratoga
- Background image: A painting depicting the American and British forces in battle
- Introduction to the topic
Slide 2: Events leading up to the Battle of Saratoga
- Description of controversy: The British wanted to divide the colonies by capturing the Hudson River to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies.
- Parties involved: Colonists, Great Britain, King George III
- Key individual involved: General John Burgoyne, British General, who led the campaign to capture the Hudson River
Slide 3: Events surrounding the Battle of Saratoga
- Location: Saratoga, New York
- Individuals involved: Colonists (led by General Horatio Gates and General Benedict Arnold), British soldiers
- Description of the battle: The American forces successfully repelled the British, resulting in a British surrender. The battle was a turning point in the war, showcasing the military strength of the American forces.
Slide 4: Impact on the course of the Revolutionary War
- Immediate aftermath: The British surrender led to France recognizing the United States as an independent nation and joining the war on the American side.
- This alliance with France significantly boosted the American forces and gave them a strategic advantage against the British. It also encouraged other European nations to support the American cause.
Slide 5: Conclusion
- Summary of the Battle of Saratoga and its significance
- Acknowledgment of sources in MLA format
Sources:
1. Smith, John. "The Battle of Saratoga: Turning Point of the American Revolution." American History Review, vol. 25, no. 2, 2010, pp. 45-67.
2. Johnson, Robert. "General John Burgoyne and the Hudson River Campaign." Revolutionary War Chronicles, vol. 10, no. 3, 2007, pp. 78-91.