Discover the pivotal Battles of Trenton and Princeton in this engaging short course. Understand General Washington's strategies and the impact on the American Revolution.
This super friendly course dives into the exciting history of the Battles of Trenton and Princeton, highlighting the clever tactics of General Washington. Tons of videos, slides, and quizzes make learning fun!
General Washington at the Battles of Trenton and Princeton
This short course will present two pivotal battles in the American Revolution, the Battles of Trenton and Princeton. These battles helped revive the cause for those fighting against England for independence. There are 13 video lectures, totaling approximately 2 hours. The lectures include over 270 Powerpoint slides to help visualize the material. There are also links to read or listen to "The American Crisis", written by Thomas Paine, and a bibliography in APA format. There are also weekly student notes and self-check quizzes, and a final crossword puzzle.
This course is for all adults, high school and above, and it should appeal to anyone who loves a good dramatic account in history, and to those who appreciate the unexpected victories of those perceived as 'underdogs'.
By the end of this course, you will be able to intelligently discuss the background and course of the Battles of Trenton and Princeton, especially concerning the actions of General George Washington.
In this course, you will learn about the terrible and bleak condition of the American troops in 1776, and how it appeared to most people that the Revolution was almost over.
In this course, you will grasp Washington's plans to achieve victory at both the towns of Trenton and Princeton.
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Dr. Franz has been teaching history for 38 years in various colleges, and sometimes to high school students. He has written a number of historical dramas for his history students, and after one season's performance, he received a letter of commendation from former president George Bush, Sr. for making history alive to students today. He has also taken history students...
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Excellent course. Thank you! I learned much. The maps are a great help as are the brief reviews before each lecture. I appreciate all the research at the foundation of this presentation.
It is very well described
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My favorite thing about this course is that the professor, without taking the focus from the major figures, shows us the viewpoints of the smaller characters, referring to primary sources to reveal the thoughts of the onlookers - and sometimes the victims - to the events under discussion.
This is a fascinating history about a pivotal point in the Revolutionary War. Thanks for offering this course!
Excellent course, quick and to the point. Thank you.
What a great telling of the sacrifices of our forefathers to establish the greatest country in history...the United States of America
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Dave R.
Fitted in well with some research that a history group I belong to was doing