Revolution Newspaper Project

	Resources
	The following links are only suggested as a starting point for your research. You are not required to select your information from one of the links below. You are welcome to do an Internet search for your topic, consult the resources in our library, and/or utilize your social studies textbook.
	American Revolution Timeline of the American Revolution Deborah Sampson: Revolutionary War Soldier  Women's Military History American Revolution Collection  Chronicle of the Revolution Weapons Used During the American Revolution  Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution The History Place American Revolution  Little Known Facts About the American Revolutionary War Spy Letters of the American Revolution  The Price They Paid Music of the Revolutionary War   American Revolution Pictures Famous Obituaries of Revolutionary War  Voices of the American Revolution  Quotes of Our Founding Fathers American Revolution Newspaper Task The American Revolution was a difficult time in American history. Colonists fought against their own government to secure independence in order to create the United States of America. Your task will be to design a newspaper that highlights several important aspects of the American Revolution. Your stories should be based on facts from researching this time period. Process Review the criteria for each section below and write a story for your newspaper after researching the various topics. Your stories will be entered into the newspaper  template    provided. Revolutionary War Battle Story Choose one of the major battles of the Revolutionary War and write a summary that includes: answers to the 5 "W" questions (who, what, why, when, where) a description of the action key participants from the American and British side date and specific location of the battle which side won the battle Locate a photo and write a caption that will describe the battle. Lexington Long Island Saratoga Concord Trenton Monmouth Suggested battles: Fort Ticonderoga Princeton Savannah Bunker Hill Brandywine Yorktown Revolutionary War Leader Story Choose one of the leaders of the Revolutionary War and write a summary that includes: which side the leader supported a summary of their major accomplishments a description of how their life ended Locate a photo and write a caption that will describe the leader. Suggested Leaders: George Washington Benedict Arnold Nathaniel Greene Joseph Martin Charles Cornwallis Ethan Allen John Burgoyne King George III Thomas Jefferson Edward Braddock Samuel Adams John Paul Jones Unsung Hero Story Choose a group or an individual that played a key role during the American Revolution that may not have received the attention they deserved. Describe the key people that were involved and any accomplishments they are remembered for. Suggested topics: Women Native Americans African Americans Revolutionary War Facts Based on your research, choose ten facts about the war that you think others may learn from and find very interesting. Your facts should be written in complete sentences and provide specific details that carefully describe your selection. Revolutionary War Quotations Choose two quotations and their authors that will be remembered during the American Revolution. Free Choice Option Choose one topic of your choice to research. You may choose to write a summary of your topic or include a photo with a caption to describe your topic.
	Template: Newspaper Title Written by Insert war battle scene photo here Insert your story here about a Revolutionary War Battle Insert war battle scene caption here Insert famous Revolutionary War quotation and author here Insert 10 interesting facts about the Revolutionary War here Insert your free choice option here