The Battle of Yorktown is an essential battle of the Revolutionary War. It contains military strategy, diplomacy, and negotiation tactics. Use these resources to accompany Now or Never: The Yorktown Campaign of 1781!
Inquiry Questions to Consider
Use these inquiry questions to spark analysis while viewing the film.
- What difficulties might someone encounter when working with another person or group?
- What is the relationship between diplomacy and compromise?
- How does honor play a role in the Battle of Yorktown?
- What makes a good leader? How did leadership contribute to Washington's success?
- Why did the Battle of Yorktown have to be "now or never"?
Interactive Timeline
Use this timeline to explore different events in the American Revolution
Interactive Map
Click the link to access an interactive map depicting the Battle of Yorktown, written by French cartographers. This map also includes more information about the battle itself.
Graphic Organizers
These Graphic Organizers are meant to aid viewers and provide opportunities to record thoughts, questions, and ideas. Click below to view Graphic Organizers!
Vocabulary Terms
Use these handouts to help clarify complex words and concepts while discussing the Battle of Yorktown.
Transcript
Download the transcript of Now or Never: The Yorktown Campaign of 1781 to help view and plan with the film.
Lesson Plans
Discover our lesson plans on the American Revolution
- Now or Never: Elementary School
- Now or Never: Middle School
- Now or Never: High School
- American Revolution Infographic
- Washington at War Activities
- American Revolution Fill-In-The-Blank
- The Newburgh Conspiracy with Be Washington
- Choose Your Weapon
- Disease During Wartime
- Path to Patriot
- Loyalism in America Infographic
- Powder Bag and Puff
- Using Music to Communicate
- Washington Becomes Commander
- What Makes a General?
- Wisdom Through War
- Washington Spymaster
Watch Now or Never
Learn how Washington successfully led American forces to victory at the Battle of Yorktown, resulting in the end of the Revolutionary War
This project was funded through a grant approved by the Americana Corner Preserving America Grant Program
