Decisive Southern Victories, Cornwallis's Surrender, and The Treaty of Paris

Unconventional But Effective Patriot Strategies-

Read about how Francis Marion, Thomas Sumter, and Andrew Pickens kept the spirit of resistance alive in the south. (Cool presentation)

The Battle for Charleston and South Carolina (April -May 12, 1780)-

Read about war in the south.

The Battle of Camden (August 16, 1780)-

Read about the battle of Camden.

Battle of Kings Mountain (October 7, 1780)-


Read about the battle of Kings Mountain.

Battle of Cowpens (January 17, 1781)-

Read about the battle of Cowpens.

Battle of Guilford Courthouse (March 15, 1781)-

Read about the battle of Guildford Courthouse and take a short quiz.

Battle of Yorktown (October 20, 1781)-

Read about the last major battle of the American Revolution.

The Treaty of Paris (September 3, 1783)-

Read about the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War. Then click the link at the bottom to take a short quiz.

Extras:

Watch episodes 35-40 of Liberty's Kids. 

View this slideshow about the differences between Loyalists and Patriots.

In 1782 the bald eagle was chosen as the U.S. emblem. Read about it here. First through fourth graders may do this bald eagle research report. Kindergarten-second grade students can practice their reading with this American symbols emergent reader. Or they can read this guided reading book. Third to fifth grade students can learn about (and illustrate) bald eagles and the food chain. Everyone (even mom) can learn to draw a bald eagle.