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=American Revolution Online Road map=

French & Indian War

 * The date the event occurred - 1753-1763
 * participated by the French, British, and Native Indians. The war ended on 1763, after the peace treaty was signed.The Revolutionary War going to start.
 * Ideas for pictures - Show French, British, and Native Americans fighting.
 * Website URL's that you used -www.pbs.Org/thewarthatmadeamerica/timeline.html

Summary

 * Use the information above to help organize your ideas. Write 2 complete sentences for each event and your ideas for the illustrations. The French and Indian war started the Revolutionary war.It was won by the British.

Declaration of Independence

 * The date the event occurred -1776
 * A brief summary of what happened (include people who were there if appropriate) - The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson, it included the rights-"All men are created equal," "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." the Declaration angered the British King, which led to more fighting.
 * Ideas for pictures - The Declaration on a table.
 * Website URL's that you used - www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration.html

Summary

 * Use the information above to help organize your ideas. Write 2 complete sentences for each event and your ideas for the illustrations. The Declaration was a very important document to the Patriots. The British always tried to destroy it.

The Battle of Great Bridge

 * The date the event occurred -1775
 * A brief summary of what happened (include people who were there if appropriate) - The colonist s were angered when Lord Dunmore took their gunpowder away. The British and the Militia met at Great Bridge. Lord Dunmore was overwhelmed when he lost the battle.
 * Ideas for pictures - Show fighting at Great Bridge.
 * Website URL's that you used - www.militaryhistoryonline.com/18thcentury/articles/battleofgreatbridge.aspx

Summary

 * Use the information above to help organize your ideas. Write 2 complete sentences for each event and your ideas for the illustrations. This was the Patriot's first land victory. After his defeat, Lord Dunmore left Virginia for good.

The Ride of Jack Jouett

 * The date the event occurred - June 3,1781
 * A brief summary of what happened (include people who were there if appropriate) - British soldier Banastre Tarleton and the green dragoons were overheard by patriot caption Jack Jouett at the Cuckoo Tavern in Louisa County,Va. Tarleton and his men were to capture the General Assembly. Jouett rode miles on horseback to warn them.
 * Ideas for pictures - Jouett riding through the woods.
 * Website URL's that you used - www.org/Foundation/journal/summer06/ride.cfm

Summary

 * Use the information above to help organize your ideas. Write 2 complete sentences for each event and your ideas for the illustrations. Jack Jouett's ride prevented the capture of the General assembly. His bravery helped the Patriots.

The American Victory at Yorktown

 * The date the event occurred - 1781
 * A brief summary of what happened (include people who were there if appropriate) - General Washington and his French allies bravely fought the British at Yorktown. Could the war finally be over?
 * Ideas for pictures - Show a British soldier holding up a white flag.
 * Website URL's that you used - www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/chronicle_yorktown1781.html

Summary

 * Use the information above to help organize your ideas. Write 2 complete sentences for each event and your ideas for the illustrations. the battle at Yorktown was won by the Patriots when the British surrendered. Most hoped the war was over.

Patrick Henry

 * The date the person became involved in the American Revolution - 1760-1799
 * A brief summary of this person's contributions during the Revolutionary War - Patrick Henry was a Patriot. He had several jobs, but a lawyer suited him best. He had a famous speech, that included the words: "...Give me liberty or give me death!"
 * Ideas for pictures - Show Patrick saying the speech: "...Give me liberty or give me death!"
 * Website URL's that you used - [|www.history.org/Almanack/people/bios/biohen.cfm]

Summary

 * Use the information above to help organize your ideas. Write 2 complete sentences for each event and your ideas for the illustrations. He was a Patriot oralist, who helped inspire many Patriots. He was very committed, and meant his words.sh

Thomas Jefferson

 * The date the person became involved in the American Revolution -1776-1781
 * ======A brief summary of this person's contributions during the Revolutionary War -Thomas Jefferson was in the Revolutionary war and wanted independence,so he made the Declaration of Independence and was read to the world.======
 * ======Ideas for pictures- Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence======
 * Website URL's that you used -www.monticello.com

Summary

 * Use the information above to help organize your ideas. Write 2 complete sentences for each event and your ideas for the illustrations. Thomas Jefferson was a committed patriot.His contribution gave the patriots hope..

George Washington

 * The date the person became involved in the American Revolution- 1775-1799
 * brief summary of this person's contributions during the Revolutionary War - Georg Washington was a commander who served in the militia during the French and Indian war later in the Revolutionary war,he led bravely and won the war for the Patriots.
 * Ideas for pictures - Show George leading the army.
 * Website URL's that you used - www.history.org/Almanack/people/bios/biowash.cfm

Summary

 * Use the information above to help organize your ideas. Write 2 complete sentences for each event and your ideas for the illustrations. Washington married a widow named Martha Custis. Even as a family man, he fought bravely as a patriot to earn our freedom.

James Lafayette

 * The date the person became involved in the American Revolution -1781-1784
 * A brief summary of this person's contributions during the Revolutionary War - James Lafayette was a double agent for the Patriots. He gave the British false information, while giving the Patriots correct information. He was freed of slavery on 1786.
 * Ideas for pictures - James looking at the British's battle plans, and later giving them to the Patriots.
 * Website URL's that you used - [|www.virginiamemory.com/online_classroom/lesson_plans/manumission_petition_for_james_lafayette]

Summary

 * Use the information above to help organize your ideas. Write 2 complete sentences for each event and your ideas for the illustrations. Lafayette was a clever double agent for the Patriots. He helped win the war.