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: Proclamation of 1793
Events leading up to the Proclamation of 1793:
- The Proclamation of 1763, which prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains after the French and Indian War.
- The Sugar Act, Stamp Act, and Townshend Acts, which were passed by the British Parliament to raise revenue from the colonies.
- The Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party, which created tensions between the colonists and the British government.
Important Parties Involved:
- Colonists: The proclamation affected their ability to settle and expand westward.
- Great Britain: The British government issued the Proclamation of 1793 to maintain control over the colonies.
- King George III: King of Great Britain, he supported the Proclamation of 1793 to avoid conflicts with Native American tribes.
Individuals Involved and their impact:
- King George III: Issued the Proclamation of 1793, which angered many colonists due to its restriction on westward expansion.
- Native American tribes: The proclamation aimed to protect their land from colonists' encroachment, but it also led to tensions and conflicts between them and colonists.
Slide 2: Battle of Saratoga
Events surrounding the Battle of Saratoga:
- Patriot victories at the Battle of Trenton and Battle of Princeton boosted American morale.
- The British plan to divide and conquer the colonies by capturing Albany was disrupted by unsuccessful campaigns in Canada and a delay in reinforcements.
- General John Burgoyne's army suffered from supply shortages and was eventually surrounded by American forces.
Location: The Battle of Saratoga took place in Saratoga County, New York.
Individuals Involved:
- American officers: General Horatio Gates, General Benedict Arnold.
- British officers: General John Burgoyne, General William Howe.
What happened during the event:
- The Battle of Saratoga was a series of battles fought between September and October 1777.
- American forces, led by Generals Gates and Arnold, surrounded and defeated General Burgoyne's army.
- The British surrendered, and this victory was considered a turning point in the war.
Impact on the course of the Revolutionary War:
- The American victory at the Battle of Saratoga convinced France to support the American cause, leading to a formal alliance in 1778.
- It boosted American morale and encouraged more colonists to support the revolution.
- The victory also demonstrated that the Americans were a formidable force and capable of defeating the British army.
Slide 3: Treaty of Paris 1783
Events leading up to the Treaty of Paris 1783:
- The American victory at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781 weakened the British position.
- Negotiations for peace began in 1782, with the involvement of American, British, and French representatives.
- The British government faced mounting financial costs and public pressure to end the war.
Important Parties Involved:
- United States: Represented by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay.
- Great Britain: Represented by Richard Oswald and David Hartley.
Individuals Involved:
- Benjamin Franklin: Played a key role in negotiating the Treaty of Paris on behalf of the United States.
- John Jay and John Adams: Also had significant roles in the negotiations.
What happened immediately following the Treaty of Paris 1783:
- The treaty was signed on September 3, 1783, officially ending the Revolutionary War.
- Great Britain recognized the independence of the United States and agreed to withdraw its troops.
- The treaty established the boundaries of the new nation and resolved issues related to loyalist property rights.
Impact on the course of the Revolutionary War:
- The Treaty of Paris 1783 secured the United States' independence from Great Britain.
- It marked the official end of the war and the beginning of building a new nation.
- The treaty provided a framework for future diplomatic relations between the United States and Great Britain.