Warm Up:
Brainstorm at least 3 reasons why each army is
fighting in the war.
Reasons the Americans are fighting
Reasons 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
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Weaknesses
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British Troops
Strengths
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Weaknesses
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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.