I have an assignment about the American Revolutionary War. I have to Select three major periods of the Revolutionary War to use as points of comparison showing how the war was experienced in the northern theater with how it was experienced in the southern theater during these periods.
Looking through the text the best I can come up with for periods was The southern campaign 1778–1781, the battle of the middle states 1776-1777, and still looking for a third.
I am not sure that what I came up with is correct. Can you please advise me if I am on the right path. I have checked on the internet and through google but nothing is saying major periods of Am. Rev. War so I am trying to wade through it all.
Well, Lexington and Concord and Boston (Bunker Hill) and Ticonderoga are not in the middle states or in the south but in the north.
It seems like you're on the right track with your choices of the southern campaign and the battle of the middle states. These are indeed two significant periods of the American Revolutionary War that can be compared in terms of the experiences in the northern and southern theaters.
To find a third major period, you can consider the following:
1. The New England Campaign (1774-1776): This period includes events such as the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Siege of Boston, and the Battle of Bunker Hill. It focuses on the early stages of the war, when the conflict was primarily centered in New England. You can compare the experiences of the northern and southern theaters by examining the strategies, tactics, and outcomes of these battles.
2. The Yorktown Campaign (1781): This period represents the climactic end of the war, with the decisive Battle of Yorktown. The battle took place in Virginia, marking the culmination of efforts in both the northern and southern theaters. By comparing the experiences in these two theaters during this campaign, you can explore the significance of this turning point in the war and its impact on subsequent events.
Remember, it's important to select periods that not only provide sufficient information for comparison but also align with the overall objective of your assignment. Make sure to delve into primary and secondary sources to gather detailed information about the experiences in each theater during these periods.