During the American Revolution, several minority groups in the population became involved in the conflict.
Some supported the British, and some remained neutral. However, some supported the American cause,
believing in their friends and allies, or believing in the ideals of the revolutionary movement. These supporters
certainly believed they would be rewarded for their loyalty and service.
During the unit, you read about the role of women, Native Americans, and African-Americans in the Revolution.
You also read some additional resources and watched some videos, and all had corresponding worksheets. If
you need to review the chapter readings additional readings or the videos, please revisit the unit material.
Task
Initial Post:
After watching the videos and reading the materials, pick a minority group you want to represent. For your
initial posting, take the role of one of these participants in the Revolution. Describe what you are doing to
support the American cause and what type of response or reward you hope to receive. Use the material in the
readings and video to help you stick to the expectations that were common at the time.
For your response, find a posting to which you want to respond. Perhaps it will be another student who took on the same role as you, but it can be any student. In your response, express your reaction to what you did receive as a result of your service and support in the Revolution. Again, use the material in the readings and video to guide your response; show your understanding of actual facts; don’t simply stick to emotions, although your response would no doubt have some emotion.
Sample Solution