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.
The Three Branches of Government
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
Content Objective(s)/California Standards
The students will:
-identify the three branches of government
-explain the role of each branch
-explain and interpret how the system of checks and balances ensures that each branch of government is in compliance to the US Constitution
Literacy Objective(s)
Utilize different types of media to synthesize social studies information from a variety of social studies resources.
Standards Covered
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the beginnings of America as a nation and the establishment of the new government.
Explain the structure and function of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government.