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The Decisive Victory: Philadelphia and the Winning of the War for American Independence
Extensions

Adaptation Students with identified special needs, as well as other students, may need to have adaptations made. These could include: 1. Simplified instructions 2. Extended time to complete the assignments 3. Help from a partner or a teacher (or aide) 4. More controlled work environment Enrichment Students who desire enhanced opportunities related to this lesson could research in the library or on the Internet the following topics: 1. Other foreign allies in the Revolutionary War 2. The role of women in the Philadelphia Campaign 3. African-Americans in the War for Independence 4. Evaluation of British and American strategies They could present their findings in a variety of forms. These might include a "simulated" newspaper from the period, a Power Point presentation, a written paper, a speech to the class, a brochure (using Microsoft Publisher), a website or a poster.

Field Trips

Valley Forge National Historic Site
(610) 783-1077

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
(215) 597-9618

Independence National Historic Site
(215) 597-8974

Brandywine Battlefield Park
(610) 459-3342

Washington Crossing Historic Park
(215) 493-4076

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