...George Washington and the Revolutionary War Have you ever wondered how this nation formed or who helped create it.There were many important people during the revolutionary war that made the united states what it is today,so how did people like George Washington steer America even through the harshest times. Where did he get his military experience? Before George Washington became a general in the revolutionary war he was a surveyor and mapmaker, which means he surveyed the land and then created maps about that area this helped him in the revolutionary war because he could look at an area and quickly perceive a route his troops can take. Before Washington was with the us army, he was the aide to a British general he learned valuable...
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...Capture the flag How it was like the war We played capture the flag representing the revolutionary war on Friday last week during class. The British was the red team, the blue team represented the Americans, and the white was the French. The blue team had to get the flag to win and they needed to win the war against the red team. The war lasted for a long time. There was a few amount of small battles because of the revolutionary war. We played capture the flag to show what happened in the revolutionary war. In the capture the flag game we played six rounds. The first round Mr. D had one flag on each side. In round two Mr. D said that one person on the blue team wouldn't receive a prize even though everyone else beside that one person on...
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...books.Heroes are people held in high regard for their great qualities and accomplishments. One such hero is George Washington. George Washington has many heroic qualities, including personal sacrifice, perseverance, and dedication. He also achieved many great accomplishments, including leading the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, assisting in the creation of the Constitution, and defining what it means to be president....
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...George Washington once said, “Example, whether it be good or bad, has a powerful influence.” George Washington lived by this quote, especially when he became president. When he became the first president of the new country, the United States of America, he knew that he would be an example for all the future presidents, so he needed to be a respectable example, because he knew it would be a powerful influence on the history of our country. As a result of George Washington being the first president, being one of the founding fathers of the United States, and setting a prodigious example for future presidents, George Washington is a famous man. Some people, however, think George Washington should not have a prestigious place in history because...
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...“Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all” George Washington. This quote was said by one of the most intelligent, ambitious military genius; George Washington. Washington used his mind in fighting war instead of just brute force. He turned the battlefield and the art of war into a chess match. Washington’s efforts in the Revolutionary War were very significant I that they ultimately help lead to the American victory in the Revolutionary War. “Washington’s genius lay in his understanding of power, both military power and political power, an understanding unmatched by that of any of his contemporaries.” (Morgan, p6) Washington’s military tactics where showcased in many battles of the Revolutionary War, such as the Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, and the Battle of Yorktown. During these battles Washington was able to out think and out whit the British by devising schemes that led him to victory in each of these battles. So, how significant were George Washington’s military strategies in winning the Revolutionary War? George Washington was the oldest son of Augustine Washington and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington. He was born on February 22, 1732 in present day Westmoreland County, Virginia. Washington spent many of his early days on the family estate on Pope Creeks along the Potomac River. While he was there he received somewhat of an education learning different subjects such as mathematics...
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...This year in American history we learned how we won our independence from Great Britain in the Revolutionary war. The Revolutionary war was fought from 1775 to 1783. The leader of the American army was George Washington and the leader of the British army was King George the 3rd. Some weaknesses of the American continental army was that the army always had a shortage of men having no more than 20,000 troops at one time or place. Also the men were poorly trained and they had small navy. Some strengths of the American army were their Patriotism. Also they had a good commander George Washington. Some strengths of the British army were that they were well trained, equipped, and had an army of 42,000 troops at the beginning of the war. Some weaknesses...
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...formed in the 1700s. This country has progressed massively over the past 150 years. We have developed the best country in the world. Imagine how good we are right now, we have the best Military, health care, technology, Athletes, and we have a huge, strong economy. Now take these facts and reverse then to what we would be if we were still under British rule. My my all we have is the 13 colonies and the United Kingdom. ⅙ of the Military we have now. Not as good health care, technology, or economy. We broke away, and I guarantee, that if we didn't have George Washington we want would still be under British rule. George Washington is the most important person in American History. One of the reasons that George Washington was the most influential American in History was his...
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...Continental Congress start to challenge the oppressive British rule. The great leader of the Continental Army George Washington was the man who was responsible for leading the army to victory. The political challenges in the revolutionary war political, British government raised revenue to help cover the cost of the French and Indian war by taxing the colonies with the Stamp Act of 1765. The British thought it was fair to issue the tax on the people it spent all the money to protect. However, the speech in March of 1775 by Patrick Henry who said, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" encouraged the colonist to stand up for their rights. The British later repealed the acts, to try and appease the unrest in the colony. However, the British still needed money to pay their war debt, so the Townshend Tariffs of 1767 placed a tax on glass, lead, paints, paper and tea imported into the colonies. Again, the colonist were unhappy, so in...
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...George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. He became our first president on April 30, 1789. He's also known for leading the Battle of Yorktown, staying neutral in the French and British war, and passing the Bill of Rights. George married Martha Curtis and became a step-father to her two children, John "Jacky" Curtis and Marth "Patsy" Curtis. Both of which unfortunately died before George's presidency. He also became a general for the Continental Army, which was fighting the British troops in the Revolutionary war. He was put in command of a ragtag, malnourished, and barely trained army. George was able to get them in shape and plan an attack on British forces in Yorktown. The troops put the plan into action and won the Battle of Yorktown....
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...Table of Contents How did the Battle of Yorktown start? What was the Battle of Yorktown? What were some outcomes of the Battle of Yorktown? Introduction "Stomp,Stomp,Thump!" You stand amid a monstrous stampede of thousands of colonists from the Continental Army. The date is September 28,1781 and you are in the Battle of Yorktown. How did your general, George Washington, arrive at this major turning point in the war? "Boom,blast" the British's cannons blast overhead. Many soldiers droop their heads as they think "Will this battle really have a positive outcome on the war for independence?" But, a cheer erupts from the crowd and you realize your nation is on the path of independence. And with the help of my book, you will learn so much more about one of the most important battles in our nation’s history. How did the Battle of Yorktown start?...
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...French Indian War and George Washington: Shaping Our Countries Independence HIST 101 American History to 1877 Nicholas R. Arrivey American Military University Professor Sine The French and Indian War: Shaping Our Countries Independence The French and Indian War lasted from 1756 – 1763, lasting seven long years. Compared to other significant events in our great countries history (like the Revolutionary War), how could these mere seven years play such a huge role in shaping our countries independence? Could it be because of the outcome of the war? Or could it be because of the personnel who took part during the French and Indian War? One key person who was involved in this war and is a founding father of the country is President George Washington. His role in this war helped him gain leadership traits and abilities that guided him to shape the great country. The French and the British were involved in a conflict over the Ohio Valley during the early 1750s. The main conflict was due to the French and the British expanding their territories over the land while crossing paths in Ohio. The French had already set up trading posts in Ohio. Once the British entered into Ohio they also set up trading posts, which the French viewed as the British impeding on their commerce they gained from the Indians. Mount Vernon Non-Profit states, “In 1744 the Iroquois signed the Treaty of Lancaster with the British, which ceded Iroquois claims in Maryland and Virginia. While the Iroquois...
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...In the book “1776” by David McCullough, it tells the tale of war times in the year 1776. This book is a work of historical nonfiction and a true account of an American History, based on true events of war, hard times with many people, and the lives of soldiers. Their accounts take us throughout the South to the North. George Washington was a man that many of us know and will know for years to come and this book will give the readers a look into his life as he battles in war time during 1776. At the same time we must not forget who was with him and the other men on the opposing sides of these battles. David McCullough will walk his readers through heroic battles, sadness, illness, and lives that many of us never realized happen. The author...
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...cannon/gun and take over? That´s what Molly Ludwig Hayes did. She ran to to the cannon her husband was firing and took over. Her bravery showed that women need a chance to become independent like men. Molly was an inspirational figure for women in the 18th century, stirring others to follow in her footsteps in contributing to the war effort. Molly followed a group led by Martha Washington, they took care of the sick and injured troops during the war, they also made food and washed clothes. When it was time for the soldiers to go back to the battlefield and fight, Molly carried pitchers...
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...promoted through the ranks with great vigor. Charles Cornwallis led many battles in the Revolutionary war. He blamed himself for the loss of the Colonies. He did have a career after the Revolutionary war, and was promoted. Charles Cornwallis even held a few more positions simultaneously while juggling responsibiltiies in India, Ireland, France, and England. Cornwallis attended Eton and then Cambridge before he was able to pursue a career in the military. He started out in the 1st...
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...Slide One: During the American Revolutionary war, Joseph Louis Cook was a very high ranking african American officer and Native American Officer, and had a major influence on the war. The questions that will be answered in this presentation are: Why did Louis Cook help America in the American Revolution? What was Louis Cook’s role in the American Revolution? Why did people during Cook’s time honor him? Slide Two: Joseph Louis Cook was born in Saratoga, New York, died in canada, and was buried near buffalo New York. He fought the French and indian war. During the Revolutionary War, he fought several wars in New York, and was stationed at valley forge, which is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Louis Cook settled in New York after the war. Slide...
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