American Revolutionary War Simulation

Wars are pivotal events that change the course of history. The American Revolutionary War, fought from 1775 to 1781 between Great Britain and rebellious colonists, remains one of the most momentous events in modern history. The ideals of the rebelling colonists inspired demands for justice and self-determination around the globe, with the quest for democracy continuing today. During the Patriots experience, which will take place in both my class and Mr. Allen's Specialist Class, our classrooms will reflect life in the American colonies between 1761 an 1783. 

Students will study:

• the causes of the war
  
• the revolutionaries
  
• the military and cultural aspects of the war, as well as major battles
  
• the meaning of the war, including declaring and achieving independence

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Goals of the American Revolutionary War Simulation

While participating in the simulation, students will experience the following:

Knowledge

• Understand the issues, personalities, and events which provided the genesis of the American nation
  
• Discard common myths about historical events and people
  
• Learn vocabulary and quotes appropriate to the Revolutionary Era
  
• Explore the bitter battles between colonials and the British regulars and their German mercenaries, emphasizing the simple bravery of common soldiers on both sides
  
• Explore what people read, their dances and diversions, their art and music, and their educational system
  
• Read the words that capture the essence of men and women with strong and frequently dangerous convictions, that clarify the bold deeds they attempted, and that provided the foundations of our nation
  
• Participate in activities to clarify, demystify, inspire, educate, vivify, and entertain

Skills

• Working together effectively and making decisions to accomplish personal and group goals
  
• Organizing and directing individual and group work 
  
• Sorting out and analyzing data, then preparing and orally presenting information both individually and in groups
  
• Making oral presentations to small and large groups
  
• Reading for understanding and writing to reflect knowledge

Attitudes

• Realizing that war is brutal, inglorious, and uncompromising
  
• Appreciating the dynamics of group interaction and cooperation
  
• Understanding that hard work usually produces better results
  
• Learning that teamwork most often produces a better product and does so easier than individual efforts
  
• Gaining satisfaction from effective role-playing
  

This will be an enriching and fun experience for the students!

PBS Liberty

Link to the PBS series Liberty --a great resource!

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Causes of the War

Images related to the causes of the war, from Mr. Allen's site.

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Battle Maps

Also thanks to Mr. Allen!

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