Hessian Mercenaries

Part 1 – Written Report:

Have fun with this project. Choose a major event, battle or person listed on the last page you would like to research and learn more about. Please have two topics of interest by ____________________________. If there are other topics from the Revolutionary time not listed that you are interested and would like to research please see me and we can discuss your ideas. Research your topic. Plan the work. Work the plan. Type a minimum of 2-3 page report that demonstrates your knowledge of your topic. Person: If you have chosen a person, or a group of people, for your project, please answer the following questions in your report: Who is the person, or persons, that you have chosen to research? When and where was this person born? When and where was this persons’ parents born? What was life like for them? What social status were they born into? What are some of the important accomplishments of this person? How is this person important to the American Revolution? What side of the war did they favor and why? Were there any particular events or actions of this person that are notable and relevant to the Revolution? What happens to this person after the American Revolution is over? Did they go on to contribute, and/or influence any noteworthy accomplishments for the growth of the new Republic?

Event: If you have chosen an event for your project, please answer the following questions in your report: What event have you chosen to research? List specific details of this event and its impact on the Revolution. Please include people, dates, and locations significant to this event. What event or events influenced your topic and what occurred as a result? Present the main differing perspectives and opinions of your topic. Describe the impact this event had on the American Revolution,