...Battle of Bunker Hill Have you ever been in a battle? In the revolutionary war, the Battle of Bunker hill was the bloodiest battle. the causes, effects,battle summaries and leaders that were in and about the battle of bunker hill. Acording american revolution.org these are a few causes. A cause was the taxes that people did not like. Another cause was that the harsh laws like the tea,stamp,townshend acts. Last they did not like how they hand to let soldiers in their houses to live and search their houses. Prescott was born in Groton,MA. He was part of the militia. After the french and indian war he was offered an officer rank for the royal army, which he rejected. William Howe was born on Aug. 10, 1729. After attending Eton, he entered the army at the age of 17. For the next 30 years he rose steadily in rank. Serving under Gen. James Wolfe at the siege of Quebec in 1759, Howe in the succeeding year commanded the attack on Montreal. When the war was over, he had a brilliant record. He had been advanced to major general by 1772 Read more at http://biography.yourdictionary.com/william-howe#CvTETycgYb2JbtzX.99 Date: June 17 , 1775 Location: Charleston,MA countries: britain, U.S. colonies.They had 3000 british troops. They had lost 226 british...
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...led to the succession of the colonies from Great Britain. Every cause was based around one concept that would not change; Britain did not want to give rights to the colonies. In the eyes of Parliament, the colonies were not supposed to be doing anything but bringing in revenue. Numerous crops, mainly sugar,...
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...Jake Mirto Mr. Sweeney U.S. History 10/27/15 Causes of the American Revolution The American Revolution began in 1775 and was an effect of British tension with the colonies. The American Revolution started because of the mistreatment of the colonies by Britain. Economic and political tensions led the British and the colonists to war. Colonies wanted to be independent from Britain and the colonists felt they deserved to be living better than the condition they were already in with the British. There were many outbreaks that led to the colonies for independence and causes of why the American Revolution broke out. The causes of the American Revolution were the Treaty of Paris, war debt, new taxes, the First Continental Congress, and the seization of Bunker Hill. After the French and Indian War, France had to leave North America because they signed the Treaty of Paris. The British got rid of the French and gained more land. Colonists in 1763 wanted to move west up the Appalachian Mountains. English people wanted to expand, but Native Americans were already living there. So the British passed the Proclamation of 1763, which stated that all colonist must stay east of Appalachian Mountain and not move west. This really benefit...
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...University of Phoenix Material Causes and Outcomes of the Revolution Part 1: Causes Complete the grid by describing each pre-war event and explaining how it contributed to the Revolutionary War. |Pre-war event |Description |Contribution to the Revolutionary War | |French and Indian War|Also known as the Seven Years’ War, this New World conflict marked another |The French and Indian War helped lead to the Revolutionary War in two ways. | | |chapter in the long imperial struggle between Britain and France. When France’s | | | |expansion into the Ohio River valley brought repeated conflict with the claims |First funding this war lead to a huge national debt for Great Britain, which they felt | | |of the British colonies, a series of battles led to the official British |the Americans should help pay. Parliament decided to service the debt by passing the | | |declaration of war in 1756. Boosted by the financing of future Prime Minister |stamp act, a terrible failure that angered citizens on both sides of the Atlantic, which | | |William Pitt, the British turned the tide with victories at Louisbourg, Fort |started the rift...
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...Part 1: Causes Complete the grid by describing each pre-war event and explaining how it contributed to the Revolutionary War. Pre-War Event Description Contribution to the Revolutionary War French and Indian War This is the name American gave this war; this war was between Great Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763. This war was also known as the seven year war, in Great Britain it was known as King William's War or Queen Anne's War. With the end of the French & Indian War in 1763, the British government felt that the American colonies should cover a percentage of the cost associated with their defense. So the Parliament began passing a series of taxes designed to raise funds to offset this expense. Sugar Act The Sugar Act was passed in 1764. The British placed a tax on sugar, wine, and other important things. The Parliament wanted the money to help provide more security for the colonies. The Sugar Act made the people in the colonies pretty upset. If they only traded with Britain, they would not be able to sell their goods for as much. Some leaders in the colonies started to boycott, or to quite buying, British goods. Stamp Act The bill was passed on February 17, approved by the Lords on March 8th and weeks later ordered in effect by the King. The Stamp Act was Parliament's first serious attempt to assert governmental authority over the colonies. They need to get some of their money back after the French and Indian War. The colonies...
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...dealing with these Revolutionary Wars such as fighting for independence, fighting against a European power, and the achievements from the fighting. No one ever wants to fight battles, lose love ones, and be away from ones family for months on end. These particular wars involved both the 13 colonies of America and the citizens of Mexico They thought their fighting was for a good cause and most were willing to die for their belief of that cause. A revolution is a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system (Webster, Merriam). These wars had similarities and differences, which the similarities out weighted the differences. The Americans and the Mexicans both fought European powers over freedom. The king or president, at that time, is one of the major parts as to the beginning of the revolutionary wars. The king just looked at the English colonies as a way to make extra money. The Colonies felt they, the Americans, deserved all the rights of Englishmen (“Causes of the American Revolution”). The Mexicans were under a dictator, which let money and power be his demise. During...
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...Because February is Black History month I will be doing my research paper on the lives four blacks and what effect they had on American History. I will start out by asking the question, why most American history books don’t cover in written the history of individual black’s involvement in shaping of American in greater detail. The Two topics I will be covering are the Revolutionary War and The Civil War as far what blacks’ involvement. The first three paragraphs of this research paper will cover the events and history of three African Americans whose importance was not greatly covered during the Revolutionary War section of this book. I also am writing researching Mary Elizabeth Bowser, a free black woman. I will discuss what she during...
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...The American War for Independence: Sea Power, Joint and Combined Operations: Question 7. Given the overwhelming British victories in New York and New Jersey in 1776, how was General Washington able to avoid catastrophic defeat and eventually win the war? By Julie Moss A paper submitted to the Faculty of the Naval War College in partial satisfaction of the requirements of the Department of Strategy and War. The contents of this paper reflect my own personal views and are not necessarily endorsed by the Naval War College or the Department of the Navy. Signature: /JKM/ BACKGROUND Following the French-Indian War, The American Revolution began between the Kingdom of Great Britain and the former British colonies in North America. The British power was trying to overwhelm the colonists of New America with many acts, such as the Stamp Act, the Sugar Act, and the Intolerable Acts, all of which were deemed illegitimate by the colonists and in violation of the rights as Englishmen. For the most part, colonists were trying to reject the oligarchies that were common in Europe and started to believe in Republicanism based on the Enlightenment. Many leaders took part in this Revolution; one of the most important of whom was General George Washington. His role was vital in the victory for Americans and their freedom from the power of Britain. As the war for independence approached, Washington was known throughout the American Colonies for his courage and military exploits...
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...From Empire to Independence Colonies became more important for the British mainland economy Colonies experienced agricultural and commercial growth but remained diverse in composition and outlook o Generally adverse to cooperative efforts The Heritage of War Most Americans submitted willingly to the English government due to their alliance in French and Indian War o However, American nationalism was building Brutalities of English soldiers heightened sense of separate identity English soldiers were inept at frontier fighting; initial respect for them was lost English disrupted the colonies’ illegal but necessary molasses trade with the French West Indies Writs of assistance (unspecific search warrants) and naval patrols Boston merchants hired James Otis to fight writs of assistance; he lost but revealed that writs of assistance were like slavery Why was revenue needed? o Management and defense of new global possessions o Payment of war debt o Expansion of colonial administration and defense British Politics Nearly every politician was a Whig: a name given to those who had opposed James II, led the Glorious Revolution of 1688, and secured Protestant succession o Champions of individual liberty and parliamentary supremacy o Whiggism drifted into complacency: dominant group of landowners became concerned with personal wealth George III wanted to limit Whigs so ousted William Pitt as prime minister and established “king’s friends” o Government became...
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...The Battle of Hue City MIDN Haley LT Accomando Section: 3004 The Battle of Hue City is quite possibly one of the fiercest battles fought in the Vietnam War. In this battle the American and South Vietnamese forces were up against a North Vietnamese force that was close to triple their size. Another item to mention was that the Marine Battalions involved were low on men, and also worn down by previous battles. Moreover the American and South Vietnamese forces were attacking the North Vietnamese in a city that was very well reinforced. This battle is important because it was the first time combat was carried out in an urbanized environment. The strategic value of Hue City is because it was a distribution point for resupply efforts. A railroad and major highway passed through the city, connecting the Marine Corps command at Da Nang to the Demilitarized Zone; the Perfume River was used by US Navy supply boats moving to and from the mouth of the river and the South China Sea. If the city fell to the North Vietnamese, the US effort in Vietnam would suffer a major blow. Additionally, our forces utilized the effects of combined tactical elements such as timing, heavy gunfire support, armor, communications, and geographic obstacles to help overcome the North Vietnamese in this momentous battle. The Battle of Hue City began on the night of January 30, 1968 during the Vietnamese lunar New Year, called Tet, a holiday and celebration in Vietnam...
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...World War I began on August 4th, 1914. The war was anticipated to be finished by Christmas, however, it unexpectedly lasted for more than four years - finally ending on November 11th, 1918. The war was fought between two sides: The Central Powers, which included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey, and The Triple Entente (Allies), which included France, Russia, and Great Britain. During this war, 9 million soldiers 20 million civilians tragically lost their lives. Causes of World War I There were several factors that led to the outbreak of World War I. Some of these factors include: Intense competition to obtain the largest army and navy between fearful countries. Increasing issues regarding trade. Different empires wanted land in...
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...Maryland, and a part of New York; and Congregational (from Puritan Church) in all NE colonies but RI. The Anglican Church didn’t have enough clergy, and the Congregational church was worried that people weren’t religious or devout enough. 10. What led to the ‘Great Awakening’? What was the difference(s) between the “New Lights” and the “Old Lights”? The original religious fervor had died down, and clergy became worried that people wouldn’t be able to be saved. Also, rural-urban shift, a larger pop, and many more branches of Christianity. New Lights = energetic with vivid descriptions of Heaven. Old Lights = boring, predictable sermons (heavy on theological doctrine), everything would go over peoples’ heads. 11. What were the lasting effects of the Great Awakening? decline of Quakers, Anglicans, and Congregationalists Presbyterians and Baptists increased. Increase in black Protestantism religious toleration an emphasis on inner experience denominationalism. 12. Describe colonial education. Differences between regions? Groups? Purpose of universities? The North prioritized education more than other areas of America. Schools were based on tradition, focusing on God and using methods like beatings and repetition. In other areas of America, time was spent on the farm instead of at school, where mostly well-to-do children were able to spend time. 13. What challenges did art & literature face? Painting and art was seen as stupid and a waste of time. Architecture was imported from...
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...The British colonists of mainland North America had great hopes for the future in 1763, when the Peace of Paris formally ended the Seven Years’ War. Since the late seventeenth century, their lives had been disrupted by a series of wars between Britain and the “Catholic Powers,” France and Spain. Now, however, a triumphant Britain took title to Spanish Florida, French Canada, and all of Louisiana east of the Mississippi. With the British flag flying over so much of the North American continent, the colonists looked forward to a time of uninterrupted peace, expansion, and prosperity. Deeply proud of the British victory and their own identity as “free Britons,” they neither wanted nor foresaw what the next two decades would bring—independence, revolution, and yet another war. Independence The Seven Years’ War had left Great Britain with a huge debt by the standards of the day. Moreover, thanks in part to Pontiac’s Rebellion, a massive American Indian uprising in the territories won from France, the British decided to keep an army in postwar North America. Surely the colonists could help pay for that army and a few other expenses of administering Britain’s much enlarged American empire. Rather than request help from provincial legislatures, however, Britain decided to raise the necessary money by acts of Parliament. Two laws, the Sugar Act (1764) and the Stamp Act (1765), began the conflict between London and America. The Sugar Act imposed duties on certain imports not, as in the...
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...Pathology Page 1 of 8 Home -> Hot Articles -> Project Pathology Project Pathology Causes, patterns and symptoms of project failure You know a project is failing when you can't stop it Rob's Rough Rules of Project Management Dana Scully and Fox Mulder, the F.B.I. team in The X-Files, show the value of clinical analysis of cause and effect. While Mulder is focussed on mixing it with various aliens, shape changers, mutant worms and other wonderful creatures, Scully is often back at the base dispassionately examining the numerous bodies that turn up in each episode. It is often Scully's understanding of pathology and autopsy that provides the vital evidence in their search for the truth that is out there. A bit like Mulder and Scully, over the past 18 years, our group has reviewed over 20 major projects that were in the process of failing or had failed. These reviews were not done as an academic exercise or a controlled experiment but, they were undertaken "in the heat of the battle". Our clients wanted to know what they could do to fix the projects or what could be done to prevent other projects failing. The pathology of failed projects has aided us and our clients in understanding the major issues in computing. Home Our Company Public Workshop Schedule In-house Delivery and Consulting Workshop Descriptions Site Map Articles What our group has learnt is that there is a common set of causes for project failure, a common pattern of project degradation and failure and common...
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...holiest thing alive. – By Samuel Taylor Coleridge * A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.- By Tenneva Jordan * A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary.- By Dorothy Canfield Fisher * A mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled. – By Emily Dickinson * A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. – By Washington Irving * A mother understands what a child does not say. – Jewish proverb * A mother's heart is a patchwork of love. – Anonymous * A mother's love is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, it never fails or falters, even though the heart is breaking. – By Helen Rice * A mother's yearning feels the presence of the cherished child even in the degraded man. – By George Eliot * A suburban mother's role is to deliver children obstetrically once, and by car forever after. – By Peter De Vries * All I am, or can be, I owe to my angel mother. – By Abraham Lincoln *...
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