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Jim Reese's Final Project Web Sites
3 - d - 2 Local Sources

[] This source gives the actual copy of the Articles of Confederation that was approved in York, PA. This will help the students understand the formation of our first government. [] This source will give the students an understanding of what was the Conway Cabal. The source will help the students to identify the people involved in the cabal so they can identify if those people live in York Pa at any time. [] This source is a letter from the Pres of Congress to his son about General Conway [] This source is a letter about the problem with the living conditions for POW. This shows a need for a better POW camp [] This source gives an insight into the delegates who lived in York. [] This source show paintings of our forefathers who lived in York. This will help students visualize who the founding fathers were.

4-d-1 Photographs [] This is a picture of a replica of the colonial courthouse in York, Pa. where the Articles of Confederation were written [] This is a picture of the restored Gates House and Plow Tavern in York, Pa. The tavern is the location of a banquet being held to honor the Marquis de Lafayette where Layette supported Washington as the leader of the Continental army over Gates. [] This is the restored house in which Thomas Paine lived during his stay in York when Congress met in York. [] This is a photo of the location of Camp Security. This will help the students understand the size of the camp in relationship to the number of British prisoners staying at the camp. [] This is a poster of the town of York during Congress’ meeting in York. Students will be able to see the excitement on the towns’ people.

5-d-1 Sound Recordings [] This is a song about the American victory at Saratoga. The British troops from Saratoga came to Camp Security in York, Pa. Also the song talks about Horatio Gates becoming a hero which lead to teh Conway Cabal in York.

[] This is a song that was developed during the winter of 1777-78 when Washington was at Valley Forge. This is the time period for the Conway Cabal in which Washington was a Valley Forge and could not defend himself in York, Pa.

[] This is a well known song of the American Revolution. This song will be used by the students to understand the feelings of the American soldier

[] This is a song many believe that the British played at their surrender at Yorktown. Students will realize how the American Revolution changed the world forever.

[] This is a song written by John Dickinson. Dickinson was a signer of the Articles of Confederation in York, PA

6-d-1 Maps and video [] This is an aerial view of where Camp Securtiy was located in York County

[] This is a map of the Battle of Saratoga. The British prisoners from this battle where brought to Camp Security in York County.

[] This is a battle map of the Revolutionary War showing distances.

[] This is a battle map of Philadelphia. The British victory at Philadelphia forced the Continental Congress to move to York, Pa. [] This is a map of Valley Forge where Washington was camped during the 'Conway Cabal" [] This is a map showing the colony of Pa. Students can use to understand the distance betwwen Philadelphia and York.