It is the winter of 1776 and 1777. The Continental Army has lost more battles than it has won. It has retreated more often than it has charged. Confidence in Commander-in-Chief George Washington is waning. Soldiers are quitting, their tours of duty are due to end. The Patriots really need a win... or better yet, a series of wins. If that can happen, it will offset the losses just enough to embolden the Americans, dishearten the Redcoats and the Hessians, and encourage the French to support the Continental cause.
Hoggatteers had the chance to become George Washington, on Monday, when they took part in the interactive game appropriately named Be Washington. They used the big screen to view footage of the situation, and on their laptops, they heard from expert advisors with conflicting opinions. Based on all of this, each student had the opportunity to make his/her own decisions to respond to the battle scenario at hand. | |