In this lesson, students will identify different groups that participated in the River Raisin Battles, hypothesize about decisions made by a participant in the River Raisin Battles, and understand the impact of these decisions on the War of 1812. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to answer the question: *What types of challenges and decisions did soldiers in the River Raisin Battle face? *How did those decisions impact the War of 1812?
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. The River Raisin Battles: Participants and Context
2. Decisions on the Battlefield: A Choose Your Own Adventure