Continental Marines

The American Revolution was an important time in our history. It helped us gain our independence back from the British. Although, I believe Lexington and Yorktown really played a big part in the revolution. Lexington & Concord gave colonist hope that they could have a chance to win this revolution. The battle of Yorktown also gave us more trust in our commander George Washington. Lexington and Concord kickstarted the American Revolution and was our first step to get back our independence. The…

southern army. Congress had ordered Gates to drive the British out of the country. Gates marched to South Carolina when he met Cornwallis’s advancing army at Camden. When Cornwallis attacked, the militiamen threw down their weapons and fled. The continentals fought valiantly but they were overwhelmed and within three months, two American armies disappeared. In the meantime Greene was placed in command of West Point. Compounding the agony was the treason of Benedict Arnold conspiring to selling…

A Soldier’s Choice As I walk upon the bloodstained snow, I have to decide whether to die with pride or to live with shame. Several men are ill and dying. The lack of food stabs our stomachs as we march through the snow. My boots have worn thin. Valley Forge has become a dreadful place. But remembering why I am here is the only thing that keeps me going. A few reasons why I am going to re-enlist are the need for soldiers, my pride and the cause, and my family. America will march on.…

Don’t leave because of the bad conditions, leave because you have to. The winter at Valley Forge 1777 was rough, with more illnesses than supplies to provide for the american soldiers that were there. If you were one of them would you have given up on your country? Many people may ask why i'm staying and this is why. I will stay and fight for my country because I am healthy unlike many other soldiers here, and if there was any way I want to die it would be to die fighting for the freedom of my…

James Armistead Erin Baker Revolutionary War Biography 5th Grade Literacy May 11, 2017 How many people can say that they were a spy that didn’t get caught? James Armistead can. He was such an amazing spy and helper for the Patriots. He prevented many British messages from being sent. His early life, adult life and contribution to the Revolutionary War is a great example to everyone, and shows how much he really cared. James Armistead’s early life was very harsh for a…

The battle of Trenton starts on the morning calendar month, twenty six,1776 associated ends that night set in Trenton new jersey the results come back to be a yank conclusion ten days later, President has fought another battle and won yet again.in the battle of Trenton, Washington defeated a formidable garrison of Hessian boot mercinarys before retreating two,400 yank troops with eighteen guns against one,400 Hessians with six smaller guns. A troop of British sixteenth lightweight Dragoons left…

Yorktown, Virginia October 19, 1781 - Y O R K T O W N U P S E T - "Stunning upset over the world greatest army!" "George Washington's rag tag rebels defeat superior British red coats" YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA October 19, 1781 - In a stunning…

The Re-enactment of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham In August of 2009, over the course of a four-day period, a planned re-enactment of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham was set to take place in Quebec City. This re-enactment would commemorate the 250th year anniversary of the battle, which originally took place in 1759. However, due to violent threats from Quebec sovereigntists, the National Battlefields Commission cancelled the re-enactment. I agree with the decision to cancel the…

Hailey Hickman 8th grade english Mrs.King November 24, 2015 The battle of yorktown. In August 1781, General George Washington was informed that General Lord Charles Cornwallis’ army was encamped near Yorktown, Virginia. After Washington discussed things with his French ally, he decided to move away from New york city. He also wanted the chance to beat Cornwallis and his force of troops. The Yorktown battle was to ensure americans their right to independence. Washington’s french…

General Washington was taken aback by the words of Lafayette saying "I am here to learn, not to teach." (The Marquis de Lafayette). Many French leaders during this time were very arrogant and constantly expressing opinions to the leader of the Continental Army, Lafayette was an exception. Taking a step back and observing before criticism was the key to the success of the two…