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Here are the teacher pack items for American Victory:
Overview In this experience, students analyze how the Battle of Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris shaped the outcome of the American Revolution by identifying key events in the Battle and the terms of the treaty. First, they examine an image of the British surrender at Yorktown and identify details that give clues about what is happening. Next, students create a timeline of key events from the Battle of Yorktown and write a caption for the same image to explain its historical significance. Then, students identify the terms of the Treaty of Paris and determine who benefited most from each term. Finally, the elaborate scene invites students to consider the steps a newly independent United States would need to take to establish a system of government and discuss the challenges that might arise after the war ended. Estimated Duration: 45–60 minutes Vocabulary Words and Definitions: Objectives:
Small groups are only used in the Elaborate scene of this experience. You may choose to organize groups ahead of time if you plan to include that scene; however, if you are not teaching the Elaborate, students can proceed through the rest of the experience without group work.
The Revolutionary War dragged on for years, with both the British and the Americans suffering heavy losses. By the early 1780s, the conflict was entering its final phase, as pressure grew on both sides to bring the fighting to an end.
Look at the painting below. Think about what might be happening. What details stand out to you? Use the drawing tool to evaluate the painting.What do you think might be happening in this image? Circle a detail that helps you understand and use the text tool to explain why you circled it.
The goal of this activity is to spark curiosity and surface student ideas. Students are not expected to know what the image represents at this point. Try to avoid over-explaining or correcting misconceptions. Highlight thoughtful observations and questions, then review by asking a few students to share the details they circled and why those stood out. Students will return to this image in the next scene, so let the deeper understanding unfold when they encounter it with more context and evidence.
In this lesson, you will learn how the final major battle of the war shaped its outcome and how the peace agreement established a new path for the United States.
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