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THE UNIT IN 7 NUGGETS:
THE UNIT IN 7 NUGGETS:
*After the Declaration of Independence, the newly formed United States of America knew it would face war--they had committed treason.
*However, it was not prepared in a variety of ways for the demands of large scale war against the most powerful Army and Navy in the world.
*The Continental Congress chose George Washington to be the overall commander of the war. He was a logical choice, and though far from perfect, had leadership qualities needed for the task.
*Washington quickly realized the troops were undisciplined, inexperienced, and badly lacking in equipment from ammunition to clothes.
*England dominated the early stages of the war, quickly pushing the army from New York and forcing Washington to retreat repeatedly to keep his army together.
*However, England could never quite deliver the knock out blow to Washington, who learned from mistakes and was determined to put up the best fight he could with the limited resources he had.
*As the years passed, England became more and more frustrated with their inability to finish off the Americans. Americans, in turn, became more confident and determined to win. In the end, America found a way to defeat England and came away victorious in the nation's first war.Â
BIG IDEA:
BIG IDEA:
*The underdog Americans defeat mighty England to gain their independence.
*The underdog Americans defeat mighty England to gain their independence.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
*How can difficult circumstances bring out the best in people?
*How can difficult circumstances bring out the best in people?
*What qualities does a strong leader have?
*What qualities does a strong leader have?
Below, you can see a famous painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River to suprise the Hessian troops near Trenton. It was painted by German artist Emanuel Leutze in 1850 and is twelve feet by twenty-one feet!
Below, you can see a famous painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River to suprise the Hessian troops near Trenton. It was painted by German artist Emanuel Leutze in 1850 and is twelve feet by twenty-one feet!
When it was exhibited in 1851 more than 50,000 people came to see it! You can find it now in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When it was exhibited in 1851 more than 50,000 people came to see it! You can find it now in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
While a nice painting, it is not completely accurate. See if you can find 2 or 3 errors in this painting.
While a nice painting, it is not completely accurate. See if you can find 2 or 3 errors in this painting.
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