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Learn about the hardships faced by soldiers at Valley Forge during the American Revolution and the transformation of the Continental Army. Discover the Battle of Yorktown and its significance.
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Valley Forge http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history/videos/surviving-valley-forge • Watch the following video and take notes
Valley Forge http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/ • What happened at Valley Forge between Dec. 1777-June 1778? • What does George Washington’s quote say about the experience at VF? • Summarize Thomas Paine’s quote about VF? CLICK ON “THE HISTORY” and go to the next Slide
Valley Forge “The History” tab • “Intro” • Describe the attire of the soldiers at VF? • Why was Marquis de Lafayette’s description of VF so gruesome? • What did George Washington accuse Congress of? • Click the “Next” tab at the bottom of the page • “Background” • What events led to Howe entering Philadelphia unopposed? • While some of Congress urged Washington to attack the British in Philadelphia, Washington knew it was suicidal because there was already a ______________ crisis. Many soldiers were already ____________ and their uniforms were in __________________. • What had happened to the Cache of American Military stores at Valley Forge? Click on the “NEXT” Tab
Valley Forge • “Suffering” • What was a fire cake? • What was the first priority when the Continental Army reached VF? • Describe these “Huts” • Why was transportation of good such a big issue during this time? • Click “Next” • “An Unhealthy Life” Tab • Describe a Delaware Valley winter. • Where was America’s first true military hospital built? Why was it built and who ran the hospital? • What is inoculation? If you can’t figure it out from the reading, look it up • How many men were not able to fight in late spring and how many had died? • Click “Next”
Valley Forge • “Things Improve” • How did Gen. Nathanael Greene fix the transportation issue? • How did gingerbread fulfill a promise made by Congress? • Who was Baron von Steuben and how did he help the Continental Army in VF? • How did he insist drill with their men? • What did he create to fit the American situation? What was the keynote? • How did he transform the American military? • What did men get for staying and making it through the harsh winter, what was their reward?
Battle of Yorktown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWZy3zRbBHI • Watch the scene from Hamilton 0.52 seconds in, the song describes the Battle of Yorktown • What saying is associated with this battle • What does this song tell you about the Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Yorktown http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown • Watch the video (3 mins) • How long did the British think the American Revolution was going to take? • Where is Yorktown? • What was the signal? • How many Continental Army break through the British lines? • How many of Martin’s comrades lie dead or wounded? • How long was it until the British surrendered Read the Passage below the video
Battle of Yorktown Reading Passage Questions • Who was Charles Cornwallis? • Who was helping George Washington fight the British at this battle and how many (both men and ships)? • Which two leaders were engaged in a naval battle in Chesapeake Bay? • When did Cornwallis surrender? • What was Prime Minister Lord North’s reaction to the news? Watch and take notes - http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/siege-of-yorktown/videos/american-victory-at-yorktown