Thursday, January 2, 2014

Revolutionary War Extra Credit

The students have 2 extra credit opportunities this week.

They can memorize and present the first two stanzas in "Paul Revere's Ride".

They can also do the Revolutionary War webquest listed below. They will be getting this sheet tomorrow, they don't have it yet!

This extra credit work is due on Friday, January 10th. Challenge yourself.
Name: _______________________

QUESTION SHEET

Now that we’ve discovered that we are taking a journey through the Revolutionary War, make sure you are following along to your Question Sheet and answer the questions by using the information on the screen. Use the “Additional Links” to help you with you questions and find out even more information!

1. Who took the throne of England in 1760?


2. When did the Boston Tea Party occur and who were the protesters?


3. What is an act?


4. Where did the First Continental Congress meet in April of 1774?


5. On what date did Paul Revere exclaim “The British are coming!”


6. Which two men lead American troops in the Battle of Trenton in 1776?


7. What was the date of the Hobkirk’s Hill battle?


8. Name Britian’s prestigious General who surrendered in Yorktown in 1781?


9. Which country became allies with America to help defeat the British?


10. When was the American Constitution created?


11. When was the peace treaty signed between Great Britain and the United States?



12. Name the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

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