Welcome back! We hope that you had a refreshing Thanksgiving and are ready for the last 3 weeks of the trimester. As we wrap up the trimester, we will also be finishing up our study of the American Revolutionary War. Today’s Mix-ins for Monday features quite a few sources for you as we learn about the difficult winter at Valley Forge, the British surrender at Yorktown, and the Treaty of Paris.
Resource Links:
Winter at Valley Forge | An article describing the Continential Army’s time at Valley Forge.
The Revolutionary War | Looking for a summary of all the important events from the war? Check out this summary.
Valley Forge – Overview and Significance | From the National Park Valley Forge, learn about the significance of the winter at Valley Forge.
Revolutionary War Artillery | Curious how far a cannonball could go? See pictures and learn the specs on Revolutionary War artillery.
Yorktown Campaign | “The Yorktown Campaign ensured American efforts to win independence from Great Britain would end in success…”
Yorktown is Won! | Read a newspaper article about the surrender of Cornwallis.
Why Did the Colonists Win the Revolutionary War? | A breakdown of the factors that led the colonist to success.
The Treaty of Paris Map | See the boundaries established for the US after the war.
The Treaty of Paris and Its Impact | An article about the treaty that ended the war and what it meant for America.
How Many Treaty of Paris Have There Been? | Have you noticed that there are quite a few “Treaty of Paris”? This short article gives a few reasons why.
The Treaty of Paris Document | Take a look at the original Treaty of Paris and learn a little about this important document.
Video Links:
*Parents, please preview for your students first.
Valley Forge: The Revolutionary War in Four Minutes | A brief video about Valley Forge.
Valley Forge, 1777 | A cartoon depiction of the events of Valley Forge.
Liberty’s Kids – Valley Forge | Another great Liberty’s Kids episode.
Battle of Yorktown | A cartoon featuring the important figures of this significant campaign.
Now or Never: Yorktown Campaign of 1781 | A longer video about the Yorktown Campaign.
Who Won the American Revolution? | Crash Course US History. Recommended for LMS & Up.
