Chapter 1 –Read pages 1-15
Battle at Fort Necessity - Washington's Only Defeat
Purpose: To study causes of the conflict that arose about the Ohio Territory that led to the French and Indian War (and the Seven Years War in Europe.) Governor Dinwiddie sent 21 year old Major George Washington to order the French to leave the area.
Set up: Have the students divide into three groups, French, Indians and Virginians, and write 1753 newspaper with news articles, pictures, political cartoons, advertisements and editorials about why the Ohio Territory belonged rightfully to them, quoting from the journal of Washington, the Iroquois Constitution, and descriptions of the battle that took place with illustrations of Fort Necessity they have drawn.
Resources:
Indian News: study – Study pages 1-15 and map on page 4; read websites of footnotes 2, 2a, 5 and 9.
French News – study pages 1-15, and map on page 4, read websites of footnotes 9, and 10, and Click Here, (Prelude to French and Indian War), here (Northwest Territory Answers) and here (Northwest Timeline - French exploration).
American Colonies’ News – study pages 1-15, map on page 4, read websites of footnotes 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17.
Procedure: Have students in each group present the facts from their own point of view and write political cartoons and editorials that reflect the beliefs of their group.
Evaluation: Grading Rubric: 50% - Accuracy of information; 20% presentation, 20% 3ffort, 10% creativity.