You will create six trading cards for a series entitled "Great
Battles of the American Revolution." Your trading cards will describe battles
of your choice and explain their importance in the Revolutionary War. Each card
should have the following elements:
on the front
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the name of the battle
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a colorful illustration or symbol that represents the battle
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a slogan or phrase that describes the importance of the battle (for example,
"The Shot Heard ‘Round the World" for the battles of Lexington and Concord)
on the back
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the name of the battle
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the date(s) of the battle
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the location of the battle (city and state or region
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two or three sentences that describe the battle itself, including the major
figures involved
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a final sentence that describes the importance of the battle
Use the links below as your main web resources.
The American Revolution
- At theamericanrevolution.org, students can use the "Battles" section for
information, images, and links regarding the military conflicts of the
Revolution. Even the weather of the battle is provided! Additional features of
the site include biographies, historical documents, and a timeline of the
events before, during, and after the revolution.
Major Events of the
Revolutionary War - MultiEducator, a multimedia history software
company, provides this site with information and images concerning the major
battles of the Revolution.
Battlefield Vacations
- This commercial site has some excellent information regarding the major
campaigns and battles of the American Revolution. Use the menu on the left to
select specific battles. Maps and images enhance the discussion of each
military encounter.
American Defenders
of Land, Sea & Sky - This National Park Service exhibit
focuses on all the military conflicts in American history, and this section is
devoted to the American Revolution. Navigate through the chronological
discussion of the major events of the Revolution.
