Wadsworth Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is happy to sponsor history essay contests for middle and high school students in the Middletown area. The 2013-2014 topic for middle school (grades 5-8) is as follows:
Pretend you are a boy or a girl during the colonial fight for freedom. Using historical facts, discuss how the war is affecting your life. The war dramatically changed the lives of children during the Revolution. Some actually followed their fathers into battle; others stayed home and assumed new responsibilities that were necessary for their families’ survival. Imagine yourself in the place of such a child taking on important and often adult responsibilities. Describe some of the changes that are taking place in your life and that of your family as you face this new situation. You may portray either a historical child or a fictional child living in the era of the American Revolution.
The high school topic is as follows:
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Both of these men are considered heroes from whose lives Americans can draw beneficial lessons. Discuss the similarities and differences between the ways in which Christopher Columbus and George Washington dealt with and overcame the challenges and adversities they faced. What can Americans apply to their own lives from the experiences of these men?
For the full rules, please contact Wadsworth Chapter via email at wadsworthdar1@gmail.com. Essays are due January 6, 2014.
