Learning Standards and Practices
4.3 COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD IN NEW YORK: European exploration led to the colonization of the region that became New York State. Beginning in the early 1600s, colonial New York was home to people from many different countries. Colonial New York was important during the Revolutionary Period. (Standards: 1, 3, 4; Themes: MOV, TCC, GEO, SOC, GOV).
4.3d Growing conflicts between England and the 13 colonies over issues of political and economic rights led to the American Revolution. New York played a significant role during the Revolution, in part due to its geographic location.
Ø Students will examine New York’s geographic location relative to the other colonies, locate centers of Loyalist support, and examine the extent of the British occupation.
4.3 COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD IN NEW YORK: European exploration led to the colonization of the region that became New York State. Beginning in the early 1600s, colonial New York was home to people from many different countries. Colonial New York was important during the Revolutionary Period. (Standards: 1, 3, 4; Themes: MOV, TCC, GEO, SOC, GOV).
4.3d Growing conflicts between England and the 13 colonies over issues of political and economic rights led to the American Revolution. New York played a significant role during the Revolution, in part due to its geographic location.
Ø Students will examine New York’s geographic location relative to the other colonies, locate centers of Loyalist support, and examine the extent of the British occupation.
Setting the Stage
Introduce the topic of mapping the American Revolution to students using the video link below. Students will learn about key geographic areas, including: where important battles took place, and New York’s geographic location in relation to the other colonies.
The Revolutionary War Animated Map
Introduce the topic of mapping the American Revolution to students using the video link below. Students will learn about key geographic areas, including: where important battles took place, and New York’s geographic location in relation to the other colonies.
The Revolutionary War Animated Map
Supporting Question 1: What was New York’s geographic location compared to the other colonies?
Formative Assessment: List the important geographic features of New York State based on the maps.
Formative Assessment: List the important geographic features of New York State based on the maps.
Supporting Question 2: Which areas of New York were targets of British campaigns?
Formative Assessment: List the areas targeted by the British and explain why the British targeted those areas.
Formative Assessment: List the areas targeted by the British and explain why the British targeted those areas.
Supporting Question 3: How did Benedict Arnold utilize his knowledge of New York to help the British?
Formative Assessment: Explain Arnold’s plan and why he chose New York for its execution.
Formative Assessment: Explain Arnold’s plan and why he chose New York for its execution.
Pass Written by Benedict Arnold for John Andre, 1780
Courtesy: New York State Archives |
Benedict Arnold Letter Offering West Point for 20,000 pounds, 1780
Courtesy: New York State Archives |
Artillery Orders Found on John Andre, 1780
Courtesy: New York State Archives |
Hudson River Sites Related to John Andre
Courtesy: New York State Archives |
Argument: On a large map of New York State, draw and label key areas of significance during the American Revolution. Write why those areas were significant.
Extension: What is the importance of New York State today? How does it relate to its neighboring states?
Taking Informed Action: Is there an area close to your local community that played a role in the American Revolution? If so, has it been recognized for its role? If not, brainstorm ideas for recognizing it.
Extension: What is the importance of New York State today? How does it relate to its neighboring states?
Taking Informed Action: Is there an area close to your local community that played a role in the American Revolution? If so, has it been recognized for its role? If not, brainstorm ideas for recognizing it.