by Dan Zupan, Monroe Elementary
American Revolutionary War heroes appear in different circumstances, at different times, and each made different contributions to the cause. Whether great or small, in station or stature, each patriot made a uniquely individual impact on the revolution and the birth of our nation. Unfortunately, often one nation's patriot is another nation's traitor... this WebQuest invites you to take another perspective as you learn about our Nation's early spies.
Introduction
Not all patriots were the leaders, public figures, and soldiers that we generally honor, hear, and learn about.
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Some, like most included in this WebQuest, were secretive, inconspicuous, and down right sneaky. They had to be, because - let’s face it - they were spies! After all if their activities were found it could mean imprisonment or execution! |
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But wait! That’s just what they deserve from a differing point of view, for example let’s say a British Security Service operative’s perspective, our patriots looked quite different. From this perspective these patriots were spies, saboteurs, and seditionists (the "bad guys"). They were in rebellion to their King!
In this WebQuest you set out to discover what you can about these elusive "patriots," by taking the role of a counter-spy in the Security Service of the Crown. After you have done your investigations you must communicate your findings in code to your fellow British spies, and then create a -Most Wanted Notice- with which you alert the British Empires’ loyal followers to the presence and activities of these "traitors." By doing so, you may help the Crown put down their unruly colonies and bring the King’s Justice to all traitors! Explore the secret lives and legacies of these patriots in “
