by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 24, 2026
In chapter 5, there is a discussion that two nations of the Six Nations Confederacy were fighting for the Americans. Ask students: Which nations chose to fight for the Americans? Why did they choose that side? What did Molly (George’s mother) argue for?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 24, 2026
In chapter 2, a council is held. Ask students: Who attends? Why do they hold the council? Whose voice is the deciding factor?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 24, 2026
Have students prepare a visual mind map or Geographic Information System (GIS) map of the strategic battles discussed in the book. Ask them to include information on each site about the combatants, leaders, outcome and strategic value to the American War of...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 24, 2026
Ask students to create a newspaper from the time of the American War of Independence. Have them choose a specific year or date, and have them include appropriate news stories of battles, political events and decision making, biographies of prominent figures and an...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 24, 2026
Ask students to explore the political, economic and sociocultural factors that led to the American War of Independence. Have them write an essay detailing each factor and how they contributed to the progress and outcome. Curriculum Connections: History (American,...
