USA History / Mr.Saindon
Monday, November 28
to
Friday, December 1
The Battle of Yorktown is an essential battle of the Revolutionary War. It contains military strategy, diplomacy, and negotiation tactics. The Movie: Now or Never: The Yorktown Campaign of 1781!
Use these inquiry questions to spark analysis while viewing the film.
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What difficulties might someone encounter when working with another person or group?
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What is the relationship between diplomacy and compromise?
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How does honor play a role in the Battle of Yorktown?
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What makes a good leader? How did leadership contribute to Washington's success?
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Why did the Battle of Yorktown have to be "now or never"?
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What role did the France and Spain in winning this battle?
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Describe the mood and actions of General Lord Cornwallis with the loss and surrender.
Europe "Discovers" the
"New World"
Spain
England
France
Portugal
Interactive Notebook Chapter 2
Native Americans before European Colonization
Powerpoint: The Age of Exploration
Download Columbus Reading
Age of Exploration: The Spanish
Watch this thrilling Hollywood Blockbuster and Write 10 facts on a separate piece of paper. Pay special attention to the impact the Spanish had on the Native Americans. You will here what three professors (2 from U.C.Davis and 1 from New York University) have to say about Columbus.
Columbus on Trial..... What do you think?
Download and then copy or print this map activity. Follow the instructions on the map. You will need at least 6 different colored pencils or markers to complete this assignment.