America’s War for Independence 1775 – 1783 Think-Quest

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DIRECTIONS: * Click on the eagle at the right to access the web page for this activity. Be sure to look at the images provided and to read any information found at this site. Answer the questions as completely as possible and in complete sentences. * Click on the War of Independence link on the timeline. 1. What nation did the Americans fight against in the War of Independence? 2. Which individual was appointed General of the Continental Army?

* At the War of Independence slide click on Begin. 3. Record the dates of the American Revolution. How many years did the war last? 4. Approximately how many men served as American soldiers on the American Revolution? 5. Approximately how American soldiers were killed during the American Revolution?

* Click on Play Movie and watch the short video. If needed click on the transcript link to read the information. 6. The territory of North America was being fought over by which European countries? 7. Explain why the British imposed taxes on the colonies and restricted their trade. 8. Why were the colonists upset with the new British taxes?

* Click on the icon to Enter the Exhibit. 9. Describe the membership of the local militias during the French and Indian War. 10. What were the differences in dimensions between the Matchlock and Brown Bess Muskets? Which was used to arm local militia? * Click on the Matchlock Musket and the Brown Bess Musket.

* Click on the icon for Indians at War Explain why Native Americans formed alliances with and against European nations. 12. Why did Sir William Johnson live among the Iroquois? * Click on the third image shown at this link to read the caption. * Click on the Gorget found in the images at the bottom of the page. 13. Who wore a gorget and why was it worn?

* Click on the icon for Colonel George Washington 14. Which unit did the Governor of Virginia place under Washington’s leadership? 15. Identify two reasons for Washington leaving the British Army. * PROCEED TO THE NEXT SECTION

* Click on the icon for Acts of Protest 16. Explain why the American colonists thought the British taxes were unfair. 17. Describe the actions that some American colonists took against the British officials.

* Click on the icon for A War Begins 18. Name at least one reason why the British troops went to Concord on April 19, Describe what occurred at Lexington. * Click on the list of names image. 20. How do you interpret the quote given by a British officer concerning the colonists?

21. Single out which action of the British, during their retreat to Boston, that you consider to be the most uncivilized. * Click on the Committee of Safety Musket 22. What was the role of the Committees of Safety during the early years of the Revolution? * PROCEED TO THE NEXT SECTION

23. When were the Continental Army and the Continental Navy created? 24. Name the qualities George Washington possessed that impressed the Second Continental Congress. * Click on the Oath of Allegiance 25. Consider the reasons for officers taking the oath of allegiance. Do you agree that this action was necessary? Why or why not? * Click on the icon for George Washington

26. How many Charleville muskets did the United States receive from France in 1777? 27. Why did the Continental Congress pass a resolution to have the Charleville muskets stamped as United States property? * Click on the French Charleville Model 1763 Flintlock Musket 28. Explain the process of casting shot. * Click on the Bullet Mold, Bullet Ladle, and Iron Pot

29. Identify three major problems that George Washington faced when his army was in camp. 30. What action did Washington’s army take once the British began their attack in August? * Click on Life In Camp 31. List three ways music helped soldiers during the Revolution War. * Click on the Fife * PROCEED TO THE NEXT SECTION

32. In your opinion, were the American soldiers successful in fighting the British in 1776? 33. With what you have learned about Native Americans and their alliances, why did the Iroquois nations join different sides? * Click on the Northern Campaign 34. What were the British casualties after their loss at Saratoga?

35. The American’s victory at Saratoga proved its determination to which European nation and lead to its support? 36. What types of support were supplied to the Americans by European nations? 37. Describe the importance that European countries had on the American Revolution?

38. Which battle took place on August 16, 1777? 39. Who was the leader of American offensive at Saratoga? Why did this officer later become famous? 40. What did the American’s victory at Saratoga signal to Europe? * Click on the Field Gun Captured at Saratoga

41. Between 1778 and 1780, which major cities did the British capture in the South? 42. What battle tactics did the American soldiers in the South use to frustrate the British? 43. Although the British had forces in the South, who was most of the fighting between? * Click on the War in the South

44. Describe the Continental Navy at the beginning of the war? 45. What happened to turn the tide of the war in favor of the Americans at sea? 46. In what locations did the British navy suffer losses? * Click on the War at Sea

47. Why was John Paul Jones forced to abandon his most powerful weapons? 48. What famous quote is associated with John Paul Jones? 49. Explain how the Americans were able to capture the British ship Serapis. * Click on the Grenade

50. Exactly why did Washington rush south with his troops? 51. What role(s) did French forces play at Yorktown? 52. Although the British surrendered at Yorktown, they controlled which two major cities? * Click on Victory at Yorktown 53. Why was the Battle of Yorktown such an important victory for America?

54. In addition to recognizing America as independent from Britain, what other three things did the Treaty of Paris do? 56. Identify the three Americans that signed the Treaty of Paris of * Click on Candlesticks from the Signing of the Treaty of Paris 55. In your opinion, besides recognizing America’s independence, which provision of the Treaty of Paris had the most impact on the new country? * PROCEED TO THE NEXT SECTION

57. How many British troops were stationed in America by the time the war ended? 59. Approximately, how many British sailors and ships did the British have by the end of the American Revolution? * Click on British Troops 58. How were the British troops trained into fighting units? * Click on British Seamen

60. The British hired about how many German soldiers? 62. What happened to the German soldiers after the war? * Click on German Soldiers 61. In which battles did the German soldiers participate?

63. The enlistment of the Continental soldier lasted for how long? 65. How were the Continental troops armed? * Click on Continental Troops 64. In what battle techniques were the Continental Troops trained? 66. How many men served in George Washington’s armies or local militias during the American Revolution?

67. By 1780, how many French soldiers were serving in America? * Click on French Troops 68. An additional 3,000 French troops arrived to fight at Yorktown. Where were they previously stationed? * PROCEED TO THE NEXT SECTION

69. In what role did Washington view himself during the American Revolution ? 70. Where did George Washington go after surrendering his commission ? * Click on A Washington Stands Down

71. How many states ratified the Constitution by 1788? 72. When did George Washington become the first President of the United States? * Click on A New Commander-in-Chief 73. As commander-in-chief, how did George Washington lead the army and navy? (Give an example from the reading.)

FINAL DIRECTIONS Once you are finished with the Think-Quest: *Go back through the slides to be certain you have answered all of the questions *Save it to you desktop *Save your Think-Quest as your first and last name out on the 8 th Grade Share Drive under Beitz then your class (period 2, period 3 etc…)