Introduction
Congratulations!! You and a partner have been
hired as researchers for the Washington
History Channel. Your job will be to find
specific information for the events during the
Revolutionary War that led to our country's
freedom. This information needs to be
rewritten so that kids your age can understand
what happened. The directors want this
information in the form of a road map, instead
of a timeline. They also want colorful pictures to attract the student's
attention. Let's get moving-the open road is waiting!!
The Task-What Am I Supposed to Do?
You will be researching important events leading up to and during the
Revolutionary War, taking notes, and clearly summarizing each event in
two sentences, putting your final research into an illustrated road map.
Please read through the entire directions before you begin.
RESEARCH: With a partner research the events on the Internet, make
sure to note what websites you used.
SUMMARIZE: Rewrite the information you find in two complete
sentences.
DESIGN: Design your road.
ADD INFORMATION: Fill in the road map in order and illustrate.
Resources-Where Can I Find It?
Use some of the resources below to find the information you are looking
for.
To help you get started, here is a brief description of the actions of the
British, including taxation without representation, which were during
the Pre-Revolutionary days.
These other links provide a general history search which refers to more
than one battle or event.
 Timeline of the Revolution will provide you with a listing of events
in order leading up to and during the Revolutionary War.
 Check out the PBS site for their program called Liberty.
 Prelude to the Revolution presents an overview of important
events.
 History Place provides information from 1775-1776.
 History Place 2 provides information from 1777-1778.
The Process-How do we get there?
1. Work with your assigned partner.
2. Click here to get a list of the important events you will be researching.
3. For each event you will need to find:
 1. THE DATE THE EVENT OCCURRED
 2. A BRIEF SUMMARY OF WHAT HAPPENED (include people who
were there if it is appropriate)
 3. IDEAS FOR PICTURES
 4. WEB SITE URLS THAT YOU USED
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4. Use the Graphic Organizer (PDF) to help you organize your ideas,
write 2 complete sentences for each event and your ideas for the
illustrations. (You will want to print out a copy of the Graphic Organizer
if your teacher has not done so already.)
5. Check your sentences for capital letters, correct spelling and
punctuation.
6. Design your road. Use a piece of white construction paper (18x24).
 Make sure your road has a beginning and an end
 The road should be a road you would find in colonial times. Draw
the kinds of buildings you would find during this time period.
 Use a pencil to sketch out your map.
 HINT: Remember to make the width of your road about three
inches so you can have room to put each event.
 Divide your road into 10 equal sections.
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7. Add the information to your map.
 Write the title and the date at the top of each section.
 Under the title, write the two complete sentences from your
Graphic Organizer.
 Continue adding events to your map in sequential order as you
move along the road.
 Make sure you have a clearly marked beginning and end to your
road map.
 Add pictures under each title and date.
 Create a title for your road map. Use creative lettering.
 Add landscaping (trees, grass, etc.) to your design to fill up the
empty spaces.
 Color all your pictures, road, landscaping, and your title.
Conclusion-Final Thoughts
Congratulations!! The producers at Washington’s History Channel want
to reward you for the hard work you have done. Your road maps were
wonderful! Click on this site for a fun game that you should enjoy.
The Road To Revolution Game
This activity should put you on the road for learning about the American
Revolution. You will not only learn how to complete a timeline, but will
have fun using the internet to find your information.