9/22 Mon. - Day 9 American-Revolution

​ Have a seat and go to slide #2 for your warm-up instructions:
  Supplies needed for today!
charged chromebook, notebook, your earbuds, glue stick if you have one, and a pencil 
When the bell rings are you in your seat and ready to go?
I am not here this afternoon please be safe, respectful and responsible!

​Wayground Warm-up

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​📢9/22 Mon. DAY 9 WARM-UP

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the colonists' victory at the Battle of Saratoga?

• France became an ally to America.

• Patriot morale was boosted.

• The British surrendered immediately.

• Marquis de Lafayette became an advisor to Washington.

Multiple Choice

How did France's involvement after the Battle of Saratoga impact the American Revolution?

• France provided military and financial support to the Patriots.

• France remained neutral throughout the war.

• France supported the British.

• France only provided moral support.

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolution?

• It marked the turning point in favor of the Patriots.

• It ended the American Revolution.

• It was the first battle of the war.

• It resulted in the capture of George Washington.

Open Ended

Stop/Answer/Turn and Talk

• Which battle was the turning point of the American Revolution? (Partner B. 1,3,5,7,9)

(sentence stem: The battle that was the turning point of the American Revolution was …)

• Why was that battle considered the turning point in the war? (Partner A. 0,2,4,6,8)

(sentence stem: The battle was considered the turning point in the war because …)

Multiple Choice

What was one of the main challenges faced by George Washington and his troops during the winter at Valley Forge?

• Lack of food and supplies

• Attacks from the British army

• Flooding of the camp

• Too much heat

Multiple Choice

Where is Valley Forge located in the United States?

• Pennsylvania

• California

• Texas

• Florida

Open Ended

In your opinion, what would be the worst part of training at Valley Forge?

(sentence stem: In my opinion I think the worst part of training at Valley Forge would be ...)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a hardship faced by the soldiers at Valley Forge?

• Lack of food
• Lack of good shelter
• Disease
• All of the above

Multiple Select

What are the were possible consequences of extreme cold, as shown in the previous diagram?

• Frostnip

• Superficial frostbite

• Deep frostbite

• Sunburn

​ Winter at Valley Forge

​With the help of Baron Von Steuben, the soldiers were well-trained and prepared for battle by the end of the harsh winter

Multiple Select

According to the slide, what were the outcomes for the soldiers at Valley Forge by the end of the winter? Chose two

• They were well-trained

• They were prepared for battle

• They surrendered to the enemy

• They left the army

Multiple Choice

Who helped train and prepare the soldiers at Valley Forge during the harsh winter?

• George Washington

• Baron Von Steuben

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Open Ended

Stop/Answer/Turn and Talk

• Why was the winter at Valley Forge bad for Washington’s men? 

(Partner A. 0,2,4,6,8) 

(sentence stem: The winter at Valley Forge was bad for Washington’s men because …)

• How did the winter at Valley Forge make Washington’s army stronger? (Partner B. 1,3,5,7,9)

(sentence stem: The winter at Valley Forge made Washington’s army stronger because …)

Open Ended

Exit Pass:

Predict the ways in which France will aid the Patriots in the American Revolution.

(sentence stem: I predict the French will help the Patriots by . . .) 

Poll

How do you feel about what you learned today?

• Confident

• Pretty confident

• Not confident