Warm Up: Brainstorm at least 3 reasons why each army is fighting in the war. Reasons the Americans are fightingReasons the British are fighting
Today’s Question: How did the Continental Army win the war?
Agenda: 1.Tug of War 2.In groups: Strengths and weaknesses of each army 3.Paragraph: How did the Continental Army win? 4.Pass out study guide
Tug of War Class Experience Historical Connection
Strengths and Weaknesses of Each Army With your table group: 1.Read the information on either the Continental of British Army 2.Fill in your chart to show the strengths and weaknesses of each side.
Switch Groups: 1.Explain the strengths and weaknesses of your army to your new group members. 2.Write down the information for the other side’s army.
American Troops Strengths Weaknesses
British Troops Strengths Weaknesses
Why did the Continental Army win? In a well developed paragraph, explain why the Continental Army defeated the British Army. Make sure your paragraph has a introduction, at least 3 supporting details, and a concluding sentence.