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5 Battles that Changed the Course of History (Condensed)

Completed by 157 learners
Ages 10-15
Live One-Time Class
5 epic battles that were turning points in world history
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(655 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
5-15 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours
Assessment
Parents looking for materials to submit as work assignments are always happy with the materials I provide.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
In this class we are going to learn about 5 epic battles that changed the course of history. If any of these battles end differently than they did, the whole course of world history is different. We’re going to learn about the build up -- the different sides and the origins of the dispute and why these sides were at war -- and we’ll talk about how the world would look differently today if they other side had won.

These are epic stories with great leaders, larger than life characters, and remarkable acts of heroism.

The 5 Battles:

1. Battle of Constantinople
2. Spanish Armada defeated
3. Battle of Yorktown
4. Battle of Waterloo
5. D Day and the Beaches of Normandy

This is one time class that covers 5 turning points in history, which means we devote about ten minutes to each battle, so it's a brief overview. Class is interactive, students are invited to participate, ask questions, and use the chat to interact with each other and the teacher.

Battle 1
The end of the Roman Empire as Constantinople falls to the Ottoman Empire in 1453.

Battle 2
The Spanish Armada is defeated in 1588. The Spanish have been the dominant world power. Why is Spanish the prevalent language in most of Central and South America? Because these were all Spanish colonies as Spain was the dominant world power and their navy, the Spanish Armada, was viewed as unstoppable. 1588 is a turning point when England’s Sir Francis Drake defeated the Spanish Armada.

Battle 3
The Battle of Yorktown. Great Britain surrenders to the United States and French forces, ending what we call in the United States the Revolutionary War. The Declaration of Independence was a big deal, but if the United States lose the war, America is still a part of Great Britain today. How does the world look different today with no United States?

Battle 4
The Battle of Waterloo. I was in France last year and the French have mixed feelings about this guy Napoleon. On the one hand, he represents this era of French power and dominance. On the other hand, he was trying to take over the world by force and military conquest -- and he was successful at taking over much of Europe. At the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon is finally defeated.

Battle 5
D Day and the Beaches of Normandy. The decisive day that was the turning point in World War II when the United States and the Allies begin to beat back the advances of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany. 

This is a great survey course of world history. Students are going to learn about some watershed moments and collasal figures in history.

Learning Goals

Students will have a basic understanding of these five moments in world history. These five battles span 500+ years of world history so understanding the order in which the events unfolded also serve as a basic timeline of the unfolding of world history. But please note, this is a 55 minute class. Students won't be experts, but they will know something. I also offer this class as on multi-day course that meets 5 separate times. It's a good idea to take this class as a one time-class to get an overview, then, if you are interested in learning more, tame the multi-day class that meets 5 times.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This is a one-time class. If students find this class interesting and would like to learn more about this topic, I also offer a multi-day class that meets 5 times that goes into more depth on these battles.
Supply List
I provide a worksheet before class that students can fill in as we go along. I also provide additional notes after class with more information and links to related articles and videos.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined December, 2019
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655reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
We live in a big and fascinating world and one of my goals with my classes is to help kids develop an interest and appreciation for the world around them and different cultures. My classes draw from my own experiences as a world traveler. I've visited and lived abroad in seventeen countries. I'm a lifelong student of history and I'm also the former deputy director of the historic home of President Ronald Reagan. In 2010 was a candidate for United States Congress and I am a 2002 graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a bachelor of science degree in history and political science. I also have several years of experience in working with students as a teacher and mentor and look forward to having the opportunity to invest in the life of your learner.

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