This is a video podcast about the American Revolutionary War. Done by Richland Elementary Fifth Graders. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RevolutionMain.html Turner Productions http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Thu, 31 May 2007 10:25:14 -0400 Thu, 31 May 2007 10:24:38 -0400 cturner@pinerichland.org FeedForAll Mac v2.0 (2.0.0.1); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ A video podcast by Richland Elementary fifth graders about the American Revolutionary War. Over the coming months the fifth grade students at Richland Elementary will research, write, and perform in one of 25 different scenes that depict the events of the American Revolution. When finished, the project will give the viewer a basic undersanding of the events and issues that lead to the independence of the United States of America. History, America, American, Revolution, Revolutionary, War, Richland, Pine-Richland, Fifth, Grade, Raupp, Koehler, Turner Richland Elementary School cturner@pinerichland.org Chris Turner no http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/Collage07300.png http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/Collage07300.png 144 144 This is a simulated theatrical trailer for Project Revolution. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/Trailers.html Tue, 29 May 2007 13:51:33 -0400 Preview Trailer one This is a simulated theatrical trailer for Project Revolution 1:00 Preview, Trailer, One, Revolution, Project, Richland Elementary no This is a simulated theatrical trailer for Project Revolution. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/Trailers.html Mon, 28 May 2007 13:51:27 -0400 Preview Trailer Two This is a simulated theatrical trailer for Project Revolution 1:03 Preview, Trailer, Two, Revolution, Project, Richland Elementary no This is a simulated theatrical trailer for Project Revolution. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/Trailers.html Sun, 27 May 2007 13:55:38 -0400 Preview Trailer Three This is a simulated theatrical trailer for Project Revolution 0:39 Preview, Trailer, Three, Revolution, Project, Richland Elementary no This is a teaser for Project Revolution '07. Coming this Spring. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/Teaser1.html Sat, 26 May 2007 13:56:15 -0400 Teaser Trailer number 1 for Project Revolution '07 A little item to whet the appetite. 0:55 Trailer, Revolution, Project, Richland Elementary no These are the opening credits for Project Revolution '07 http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RevolutionTlineSplat.html Fri, 25 May 2007 12:00:59 -0400 Opening Credits This is the 30 second intro to the Project Revolution movie. 0:30 Opening, Credits, Revolution, Project, Richland Elementary no Episode one of Project Revolution. The French and Indian War and the Proclamation of 1763. I shows how these events lead to the start of the Revolutionary War. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene1.html Thu, 24 May 2007 13:00:22 -0400 French and Indian War/ Proclamation of 1763 The French and Indian War/ Proclamation of 1763 The French and Indian War began in the 1750’s. The British colonists and French traders both claimed to have owned the Ohio River Valley, the land surrounding the Ohio River. The French traded furs and guns with the American Indians in the Ohio River Valley. Britain also wanted to trade there. The two countries had always had a bitter rivalry, and war spread throughout North America. The French had many American Indian allies to support them. Britain and the colonists fought against France and the American Indians. Britain was losing the war terribly, until William Pitt took charge in 1757, determined to win. He sent British ships and soldiers to the colonies. In 1759, Britain defeated the French near Quebec and captured Montreal, both French cities. In 1763, after 10 years of war, the French made peace. Both countries signed the Treaty of Paris. However, the American Indians did not like the British soldiers staying in the colonies and rebelled against them. To avoid trouble, the Proclamation of 1763 was made. It gave the Indians land and prevented colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. This is the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Colonists were upset by this and worked together to oppose the decisions of the British government. In the end, Britain gained control over the Ohio River Valley, but had many troubles with their new land. 2:22 French, Indian, Proclamation, 1763, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode two of Project Revolution. The Sugar Act (1764), The Stamp Act(1765), and The Stamp Act Congress(1765). This episode summarizes the importance of these events in leading up to the Revolutionary War. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene2.html Wed, 23 May 2007 14:00:26 -0400 The Sugar and Stamp Acts The Sugar and the Stamp Acts and Stamp Act Congress Before the American Revolution began the colonists of the new world were angered with the Parliament of Great Britain because the king kept imposing taxes on them. Two of these taxes were known as the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act. On April 5, 1764 under the leadership of British Prime Minister George Greenville, the Sugar Act was passed. The three- cent tax was added to sugar goods, beer, tobacco, and coffee. The reason for the taxes was to help pay for the French and Indian War. The colonists were angry and thought the taxes were unfair. Samuel Adams helped the colonists protest against the Sugar Act and later the Stamp Act. The Stamp Acct passed in 1765. This act added taxes onto the cost of any paper items. The reason for this act was to help the cost of the British military to protect the colonies. The colonists boycotted so they would not have to pay British taxes. Through out the colonies, protest sprang up everywhere, creating the group called the Sons of Liberty. In October 1765 the nine colonies each sent representatives to New York to form the First Stamp Act Congress. It was here they dicussed separating themselves from British Rule. The American Revolution was about to begin! 3:47 Sugar, Stamp, Act, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode three of Project Revolution. The Boston Massacre (March 5, 1770) and the Committees of Correspondence (1772). This episode depicts the Boston Massacre and the forming of the Committees of Correspondence. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene3.html Tue, 22 May 2007 15:00:42 -0400 Boston Massacre/ Committees of Correspondence The Boston Massacre On the cold evening of March 5, 1770, snowballs and rocks were hurled at the uniform of a British soldier. This act of aggression by a crowd of Boston citizens was done in frustration and anger over the unwanted presence of British government in their city. In defense to the threats and insults, more British soldiers quickly responded, with shots fired. Five Boston men lay dead at the feet of the British soldiers. Afterward, angry colonists called this fight a massacre. A picture of this event was created by Paul Revere to spread the news to all of Boston that British soldiers were dangerous. A Boston lawyer named John Adams defended British soldiers at trial. He wanted the British to know that the colonial courts were fair. Soon after, John Adams, Patrick Henry, and other Sons of Liberty wanted to make a better way to communicate ideas and events, such as the Boston Massacre, through the 13 colonies. In 1772, they organized the Committee of Correspondence. A simple snowball was a cause of great loss for Boston, a serious warning to the British, and a part of the road to unity and independence for the thirteen colonies. 2:44 Boston, Massacre, Committees, Correspondence, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode four of Project Revolution. The Tea Act (1773), The Boston Tea Party (1773) and The Intolerable Acts (1774). This episode shows the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party and the resulting Intolerable Acts. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene4.html Mon, 21 May 2007 16:00:46 -0400 Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Committees of Correspondence The Boston Tea Party In 1773 the East Indian Company of Britain gained control of the tea trade. The King’s Parliament passed the Tea Act, which gave control of the tea trade to them because their tea was the cheapest even with the British tax. So cheap, that it was cheaper than the smuggled tea the colonists were selling tax- free. The colonists refused to unload a shipment of East India Tea in Boston Harbor because they did not want to pay a British tax. So on the night of December 16, 1773, the Sons of Liberty dressed up as Mohawk Indians and boarded the ship illegally and dumped all 342 or 345 crates of tea into the harbor. This became known as The Boston Tea Party. The Parliament passed new laws called the Coercive Acts to punish the colonists. The colonists called these the Intolerable Acts and told the other colonies what Parliament was doing. 2:18 Boston, Tea, Party, Intolerable, Act, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode five of Project Revolution. The First Continental Congress (September 5, 1774). This episode summarizes what happened at the First Continental Congress. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene5.html Sun, 20 May 2007 16:34:28 -0400 First Continental Congress The Continental Congress There was a series of events during the Second Continental Congress that began in May 1775. The location of this event was in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There were many people in attendance to the Second Continental Congress, some of them were George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, and even King George III was involved. The reason for the Second Continental Congress was the Intolerable Acts, which the colonists thought were cruel and unfair. In return for the Intolerable Acts, these colonists made the Second Continental Congress and sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III. He, however, did not like the idea of the Petition, so he sent more soldiers to the colonies. These events led into war with Britain and created the Continental Army. 2:24 First, Continental, Congress, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode Six of Project Revolution. The Battle of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1777) and The MIdnight Ride of WIlliam Dawes and Paul Revere (April 18, 1775). This Episode highlights the battle which was responsible for the phrase "The shot heard 'round the world." and the famous ride for which Paul Revere got all the credit. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene6.html Sat, 19 May 2007 17:37:05 -0400 The Battle of Lexington and Concord, and The Midnight Ride Lexington, Concord, and the Midnight Ride The Revolutionary War was not really started until the Battle of Lexington and Concord took place. This battle showed people how America would fight for their country. How they would not give up until all was done for liberty and freedom. Paul Revere and William Dawes heard that the British planned to ruin their stock of guns and powder. They rode horses from town to town warning Minutemen by shouting, “The regulars are coming.” The British caught Paul Revere, but William Dawes made it to Concord from Boston and warned everyone. Where Paul Revere left off, Samuel Prescott picked up. He, with Dawes, made it to Concord. All the minutemen got to Concord and removed the guns and powder from storage. When the British got to Concord they could not find the guns and powder. The British were on their way back to Boston, but they had to cross a bridge at Lexington. When they got there, over one hundred minutemen were waiting. Someone fired (this shot was known as the shot heard around the world), but no one knows who shot the first shot. Eight minutemen were killed and ten were injured. Only one British soldier was killed. The British left the bridge. On their way back to Boston, the Minutemen hid behind trees and when the British soldiers came they would shoot them. Almost half of the British soldiers were killed. Only ¼ of the Minutemen were killed. The British soldiers that got back to Boston knew the colonists were going to put up a fight. From this first battle the Revolutionary War starts. America is born as a nation to become one of the great countries. 2:00 Battle, Lexington, Concord, Revere, Dawes, Midnight, Ride, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode seven of Project Revolution. The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga (May 9, 1775). This episode focuses on the Continentals' raid on Fort Ticonderoga. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene7.html Fri, 18 May 2007 17:50:04 -0400 The Battle of Fort Ticonderoga Fort Ticonderoga One night, May 10, 1775, a “small” American task force of about 83 “Green Mountain Boys” and several colonial soldiers launched a surprise attack on Fort Ticonderoga, where 22 British soldiers slept. The colonists had been angered by the taxes being demanded by the British government. This extremely successful assault was led by Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen, two colonists who had earlier had a dispute over who’s idea the attack was, but settled their differences in order to lead it together. After the assault, the supplies captured were hauled 300 km by Henry Knox, who gave them to George Washington in order to support the Siege of Boston. Several years later, the British recaptured the fort, but by then it was relatively useless. After the war, the fort became a semi-popular tourist attraction. Fort Ticonderoga was also used in the French and Indian War. It was the site of small battles during wars that were significant in the shaping of our country into what it is today. 3:56 Battle, Ticonderoga, Benedict, Arnold, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode eight of Project Revolution. The Second Continental Congress (May 1775) and Olive Branch Petition (July 8, 1775). This episode examines the deliberations of the Second Continental Congress and the colonists last attempt to avoid war with the British. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene8.html Thu, 17 May 2007 17:50:35 -0400 The Second Continental Congress and Olive Branch Petition The Second Continental Congress The king was making unfair taxes and treating the colonist unfairly. He had soldiers surrounding the city and watching the colonist’s every move. The colonists decided to do something about this. On September 5, 1774 delegates from all 13 colonies except Georgia and met at the Philadelphia meeting house. Peyton Randolph was in charge of this meeting. A few other important delegates showed up, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and Samuel Adams. They all took part in the First Continental Congress. The king would not repeal the Stamp Act, Sugar Act, and Townshed Act. King George III later found out about this meeting and sent more soldiers to make sure everything was secure. 2:12 Second, Continental, Congress, Olive, Branch, Petition, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode nine of Project Revolution. The Battle of Bunker Hill. This episode depicts the battles that came to be referred to as the Battle of Bunker Hill. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene9.html Wed, 16 May 2007 18:00:00 -0400 The Battle of Bunker Hill The Battle of Bunker Hill On June 17, 1775, the first of the three battles that would take place occurred. This is known as the Battle of Bunker Hill. The events that led to these battles were the Second Continental Congress declaring that America was ready for war, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. The Americans fought against the British to claim the freedom they strived for. The commanding officer for the British was General Thomas Gage. For the Americans, it was the famous sayer of “Don’t shoot before you see the whites of their eyes.” – General Israel Putnam. Even though the British soldiers outnumbered the American soldiers by a long shot, the Americans won the first two battles, and the British won the third. Due to the lack of ammunition on the American’s side, they had to retreat on the last battle. Even though the Battle of Bunker Hill was lost, the Americans showed the British that they were people worth fighting against. 1:56 Battle, Bunker, Hill, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode ten of Project Revolution. Patriot Protestors. This episode is a conglomeration of all the people who helped to protest the British and those who helped the war effort without actually fighting in the war, Including Thomas Paine, Phyllis Wheatly, and Patrick Henry http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene10.html Tue, 15 May 2007 18:51:21 -0400 Patriot Protestors Phyllis Wheatley Did you know that there was an African American woman who was a patriot? Her name was Phyllis Wheatly. She wrote poems to George Washington who then would read her poems to his soldiers to lift their spirits during the Revolutionary War. In 1761 she was given her freedom and now she is famous for her poems. Her poems made her a Patriot Protester. 3:48 Patriot, Protestors, Paine, Phyllis, Wheatly, Patrick, Henry, Yankee Doodle, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode eleven of Project Revolution. The Writing of the Declaration of independence (June 28, 1776).In this episode we learn the four basic parts of the Declaration of Independence. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene11.html Mon, 14 May 2007 18:30:48 -0400 The Writing of the Delcaration of Independence Declaration of Independence When the time came to write the Declaration of Independence, the Congress decided that Thomas Jefferson and four other delegates were chosen to write the Declaration. On June 11, 1776, they all met to discuss the principles about what to write. Part one declared why the Declaration was needed. The second part stated the colonist’s ideas about the government. Part three explained the colonist’s grievances against the British king and Parliament. The last part stated that the colonists were no longer a part of Britain. Thomas Jefferson then finished the final copy and the signing of the Declaration of Independence took place July 2, 1776. On July 4, two days later, it was ratified and the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration. Still, to this day, they made history on July 4, also known as Independence Day. 2:16 Declaration, Independence, Jefferson, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode twelve of Project Revolution. Betsy Ross and the Flag (Summer of 1776) and The Ratification of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776). This episode contains a fictionalized meeting between Betsy Ross and George Washington, and the ratification of the Declaration of Independence. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene12.html Sun, 13 May 2007 18:45:22 -0400 Betsy Ross and the Flag and The Ratification of the Declaration of Independence Betsy Ross and the Ratification of the Declaration George Washington needs a flag for his army because he is leading it. He goes to Betsy Ross, who is a seamstress, to see if she can make a flag. George Washington told her also, stars in red and white to represent the 13 original colonies that rebelled against the British. We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down representing liberty. This event is not accurate because we are not sure this really happened. On July 4, 1776, Thomas Jefferson finished the Declaration. John Hancock, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington were only some of the people at the Ratification. John Hancock signed his name very big so that the King can see his name clearly. After many people sign, Thomas Jefferson showed the Declaration to the colonists. 1:59 Betsy, Ross, Flag, Declaration, Independence, Ratification, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode fourteen of Project Revolution. The Battle of Long Island (August 27-30, 1776) This episode depicts the events of the Battle of Long Island and Nathan Hale. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene13.html Sat, 12 May 2007 19:00:30 -0400 The Battle of Long Island The Battle of Long Island The Battle of Long Island was one of the first major battles of the Revolutionary War. During this battle, the British wanted a harbor, so they could import and export goods. So the British set off to capture Long Island for their harbor. When General George Washington recognized this, he set off with his troops for New York in 1776. He positioned his strong army on the western end of Long Island in anticipation for the arrival of the British troops. General Washington sent a spy by the name of Nathan Hale to find out when the British were going to attack. When Nathan was marching with the British troops, he was caught and hanged for being a spy. His last words were “I only regret that I have but one life to live for my country.” General Washington was still waiting for Nathan’s arrival when the British came with their 45,000 men vs. Washington’s men of 20,000. They forced Washington’s men back to cross the East River into Manhattan. General Washington left 3,000 men to defend Fort Washington, and then headed north. The British had a harbor and were victorious in the battle. 2:31 Battle, Long, Island, Nathan, Hale, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode fourteen of Project Revolution. Washington Crosses the Delaware (December 25,1776) and the Battle of Trenton (December 26,1776). This episode portrays George Washington planning the Battle of Trenton and famously crossing the Delaware River. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene14.html Fri, 11 May 2007 19:15:59 -0400 Washington Crosses the Delaware and the Battle of Trenton The Battle of Trenton The British have chased George Washington’s army across New York into New Jersey. Their confidence is running thin. To make matters worse there are less than 6,000 men in his army. George Washington planned a surprise attack on the British Hessians. This plan takes his troops across the Delaware River. They sneak and hid in brush and attack the British Hessians. The battle ends successfully for the continentals. They capture over 1,000 British soldiers and Hessians. They regain their diminishing confidence. Washington is able to persuade 1,300 men to reenlist in the army and continue on to battle several miles away at Princeton. 2:12 Battle, Trenton, Delaware, Crosses, Washington, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode fifteen of Project Revolution. Battle of Brandywine (Sept.11,1777) This episode shows how the Continentals were outmaneuvered by the British at the Battle of Brandywine. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene15.html Thu, 10 May 2007 19:30:28 -0400 The Battle of Brandwine The Battle of Brandywine It was August 1777, and the British and Continental armies were getting ready for battle. George Washington and Nathaniel Green were brave American generals that would fight to the end. Charles Cornwallis, William Howe, and Wilhelm Von Kypausen were British generals that wanted to win the battle and march on to Philadelphia. No real fighting was to begin until September 11 at Brandywine Creek, but until then the generals would spend many hours planning battle strategies. The most cunning strategy came from the British. It was decided that Wilhelm Von Kypausen would lead his troops west and attack the Continental Army. Meanwhile, Charles Cornwallis and William Howe would take their men northwest to surprise them. Their plot was put to the test when September 11 finally came. Just as the British had planned, Kypausen’s army was the first to fight the Continentals. Suddenly, Cornwallis and Howe came with their army and joined the battle. The Continental Army saw that they couldn’t possibly win, so they were forced to retreat. The Battle of Brandywine was a clear victory for the British. 1,237 were wounded and 339 were killed. After the battle, the British troops triumphantly marched onto Philadelphia 1:56 Battle, Brandywine, Kynphausen, Washington, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode sixteen of Project Revolution. Battle of Germantown (Oct. 4,1777). This episode depicts the events surrounding the battle of Germantown. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene16.html Wed, 09 May 2007 19:45:27 -0400 The Battle of Germantown Battle of Germantown The British troops entered Germantown, Pennsylvania in September 1777 led by General Charles Cornwallis. General George Washington was determined to stop the recent British victories so he set up cannon placements to destroy the British. But when Washington found out General William Howe had troops that were going attack Washington’s cannon placements, Washington moved quickly to take an opportunity to strike the British in Germantown. On October 4, 1777, 11,000 Patriots attacked the British, which made them flee Germantown. The British would return with reinforcements and regain Germantown. The Battle of Germantown was no a clear-cut victory for either side. After the battle, governments in Europe began to take the Americans more seriously. 2:39 Battle, Germantown, Washington, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode seventeen of Project Revolution. Battle of Saratoga (sept. 19,-Oct. 17, 1777). This episode explains how the Continentals' win at the Battle of Saratoga helped to convince the French to send troops and supplies to help the colonists. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene17.html Tue, 08 May 2007 20:00:54 -0400 Battle of Saratoga Battle of Saratoga British General John Burgoyne and his army began their march down from Canada in September. They would meet General William Howe’s army at Saratoga, New York. Continental General Horatio Gates and his army were waiting at Saratoga. General Howe’s army did not receive the message to march in time. Burgoyne asked for help from General Henry Clinton. They were sent too late. Burgoyne knew that after the loss of Simon Fraser and no help from Clinton or Howe that he could not win the Battle of Saratoga. He surrendered to General Gates. Burgoyne surrendered his sword, but Gates handed it back to him. Gates also let the British keep all of their weapons and ammunition. After the battle, France was convinced that the Continentals could win the war. They sent soldiers, supplies, and a navy to help the Continentals. 3:22 Battle, Saratoga, Burgoyne, Gates, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode eighteen of Project Revolution. WInter at Valley Forge (Winter 1777-1778). This episode portrays the harsh winter and training that the Colonists went through at Valley Forge that prepared them for the rest of the war. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene18.html Mon, 07 May 2007 20:15:20 -0400 Winter at Valley Forge Winter at Valley Forge In the winter of 1776, the British captured Philadelphia and New York City. The British had two strategic places to stay during the winter. The Continentals, however, did not have those choices. They were forced to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. At Valley Forge, supplies, food, shelter, and warmth were very limited. Without these materials, many soldiers died. Some soldiers had to sleep on the ice ground. George Washington did not move out of his tent into better shelter until all of his soldiers had shelter. Even with all of these problems, the Continental Army still trained. In the Spring of 1777, Baron Von Stueben helped train the troops. He taught them how to march, fire muskets properly, and so much more. Even though 2,500 men died at Valley Forge, this army was now on its way to independence. 4:41 Winter, Valley, Forge, Lafayette, Washington, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode nineteen of Project Revolution. Battle of Monmouth Courthouse (June 28, 1778). This episode dramatizes the events at Monmouth Courthouse including Molly Hays stepping in to fire a canon. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene19.html Sun, 06 May 2007 20:30:45 -0400 Battle of Momouth Courthouse Battle of Monmouth Courthouse On June 28, 1778, General George Washington told General Charles Lee to command the army at Monmouth Courthouse. His plan was to take the army and attack the British from the back while the French attacked straight on in the front. This plan was a failure because of Lee’s command. As the battle raged on, John Hays, who manned on of the cannons, was killed. His wife, Mary Ludwig Hays, known as one of the “Molly Pitchers,” took over the cannon. The next day, the Continentals realized the British retreated over night. Lee was removed from service because of poor leadership. Monmouth was not a clear victory for the Continentals, even though the British troops retreated. 2:40 Battle, Monmouth, Courthouse, Molly Pitcher, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode twenty of Project Revolution. Waxhaw Massacre (May 29, 1780) This episode shows the brutality and unfairness of the events of the Waxhaw massacre. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene20.html Sat, 05 May 2007 20:30:09 -0400 Waxhaw Massacre Waxhaw Massacre In April of 1780, 350 Virginian patriots along with Colonel Abraham Buford rushed toward Charleston, South Carolina to help patriots under siege. Unfortunately, they could not get to the patriots in time, but the worst was yet to come. Buford and his men escaped northward to Waxhaw, South Carolina. They were suddenly attacked by British lieutenant Banastre Tarleton and his fiendish army. The surprised patriots fought until hope was lost. They had to wave the white flag of surrender. Though they had surrenders, Tarleton had other plans in mind. He ordered his men to advance without mercy plunging their bayonets into the unsuspecting victims. 115 were killed on the spot and 150 more were badly wounded. Many patriots would remember this bloody day and have their revenge later on King’s Mountain. 1:59 Waxhaw, Massacre, Tarleton, Buford, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode twenty-one of Project Revolution. Battle of Camden (August 6, 1780). This episode examines the events of the Battle of Camden. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene21.html Fri, 04 May 2007 20:45:38 -0400 Battle of Camden Battle of Camden On June 13, 1780, General Horatio Gates was made supreme commander of all continental forces in the south. His prime objective was Camden, South Carolina. Gates marched to Camden, but the march was a disgrace because the men were hungry, which led to illness. On August 16, they moved into position to attack. The battlefield lay between two swamps. When the armies met on the battlefield, the continentals immediately fled from battle. Soon General Gates was removed from duty and Nathaniel Greene was now in charge of the patriot forces in the south. 2:05 Battle, Camden, Horatio, Gates, Greene, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode twenty-two of Project Revolution. Battle of King's Mountain (October 6, 1780). This episode shows the continentals deciding to battle from the top of King's Mountain. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene22.html Thu, 03 May 2007 21:00:01 -0400 Battle of King's Mountain Battle of King's Mountain On October 6, 1780, Major Patrick Ferguson marched his army to King’s mountain. The next day they met a group of Patriot soldiers who were ready to fight. The thick brush of the mountain helped the “Mountain Men” of the Continental Army advance. Yard by yard, the Patriots were able to advance up the mountainside. By the third try, they succeeded. Ferguson’s men had no choice but to surrender. The Battle of King’s Mountain marked the beginning of the end of British hopes to win the war. 2:08 Battle, King's Mountain, Ferguson, Mountain, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode twenty-three of Project Revolution. Battle of Cowpens (January 13, 1781) This episode depicts one of the final battles of the war, the Battle of Cowpens. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene23.html Wed, 02 May 2007 21:15:23 -0400 Battle of Cowpens Battle of Cowpens General Nathaniel Greene received a message from Daniel Morgan on January 13, 1781 that Colonel Tarleton and his army would pay a visit to the Continental Army’s southern forces. Morgan decided his army would meet Tarleton at Cowpens. He placed his militia on the front lines and to fire three shots, then run to the left to make the British think they were retreating. The plan worked. The British ran towards them thinking it was a retreat and ran straight into the Patriot army. The battle was a victory for the Patriots. This was a disappointing and embarrassing loss for the British. 1:38 Battle, Cowpens, Greene, Morgan, Tarleton, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode twenty-four of Project Revolution. Battle of Yorktown (September 28- October 19, 1781) and Treaty of Paris (April 17, 1782). This episode covers the Battle of Yorktown where Cornwallis Surrenders and the Treaty of Paris which officially ended the Revolutionary War. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene24.html Tue, 01 May 2007 21:59:49 -0400 Battle of Yorktown/ Treaty of Paris Battle of Yorktown/ Treaty of Paris On September 28, 1781, was the battle that would decide the outcome of the American Revolution. A French fleet under the command of Comte de Grasse had arrived with supplies, weapons, and troops. The Americans and French had 16,000 men under the command of General Washington and the British only had 7,500 men under the command of General Cornwallis. Comte de Grasse prevented the British from escaping. On October 17, Cornwallis had to surrender his sword. Terms would then be discussed to officially end the war. John Jay, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin were sent to discuss the terms, which was to be called the Treaty of Paris. They were under a lot of pressure because France wanted to use this opportunity to become more powerful. On September 3, they signed the treaty. Britain agreed to all the terms, which included more land for the United States. Britain and the United States were now at peace, and America started to form. 2:12 Battle, Yorktown, Treaty, Paris, Cornwallis, Comte de Grasse, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no Episode twenty-five of Project Revolution. Articles of Confederation (Adopted March 2, 1781), Shays' Rebellion/ Constitutional Convention, George Washington Becomes President (April 30, 1789). This episode sums up the final events in the Revolutionary War. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/RScene25.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:45:31 -0400 Articles of Confederation/ Washington Becomes President ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION/GEORGE WASHINGTON BECOMES PRESIDENT After the United States tried to govern through faulty articles called the Articles of Confederation and failed, the Continental Congress met once again. During this meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Constitution was created. This document created the Electoral College, a system created for elections. The Electoral College all voted for a leader of the country. All voted for George Washington. Washington turned out to become a great president serving in his two terms. 4:26 Articles, Confederation, Shay, Rebellion, George, Washington, Constitutional, Convention, President, Revolution, Project, War Richland Elementary no These are out-takes from Project Revolution. http://www.prsd.k12.pa.us/richland/ProjectRevolution07/Trailers.html Sun, 29 Apr 2007 22:00:13 -0400 Out-Takes These are out-takes from Project Revolution 3:21 Outtakes, Out-Takes, Revolution, Project, Richland Elementary no