Format
1. The presentation begins with the Loyalist introducing himself and briefly outlining his experiences during the American Revolution.
2. Students and teachers are invited to interview the Loyalist, asking any questions they wish.
3. If desired by the teacher, the presenter will teach the students a period dance, and will then play live music on the fiddle for them while they dance.
4. The remaining time is for final questions.
Objectives
The participant will:
-interview a character from the past
-investigate loyalism during the American Revolution
-participate in a traditional dance
-observe the technology used by pioneer farmers
-develop a deeper understanding of the American Revolution
Standards Alignment
National Standards
NSS-USH.5-12.3 ERA 3: REVOLUTION AND THE NEW NATION (1754-1820s)
-Understands the causes of the American Revolution, the ideas and interests involved in forging the revolutionary movement, and the reasons for the American victory
-Understands the impact of the American Revolution on politics, economy, and society
-Understands the institutions and practices of government created during the Revolution and how they were revised between 1787 and 1815 to create the foundation of the American political system based on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights
State Standards
Canada - Ontario
History: Grade 7 – British North America
Overview
Students examine where and why colonists settled in British North America after the fall of
New France, focusing on the American Revolution as a catalyst for the migration of the
Loyalists, the Iroquois, and others. They also examine the causes, events, and results of the
War of 1812, including its influence on Canadian-American relations. Students use inquiry/
research and communication skills to explore how personalities and events shaped the new
British colonies.
– explain the historical impact of key events
on the settlement of British North America
(e.g., the Treaty of Paris, the Quebec
Act, the American Revolution);
– describe the different groups of people
(e.g., Black Loyalists, slaves, indentured
servants, Iroquois allied nations, Maritime
Loyalists) who took part in the Loyalists’
migration and identify their areas of
settlement;
– outline the reasons for the early settlement
of English Canada (e.g., as an outcome of
the American Revolution);
– explain key characteristics of life in English
Canada from a variety of perspectives
(e.g., family life, economic and social life,
the growth and development of early institutions,
transportation, relationships with
First Nation peoples and French settlers)