America The Story Of Us Episode 1 Summary

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America the Story of Us Episode 1: Rebels In May of 1610 a ship named “The Deliverance” was making its way towards America. Young English farmers were upon this ship taking the treacherous journey in search of a new life. The majority of the common people will not make it to see the land of the free. But that does not shift the people's persuasion in the chance of opportunity. Land, wilderness, gems, and more are laid throughout the America’s waiting to be claimed. Ten years later new settlers arrive 700 km north of Jamestown in a place they named Plymouth on a boat named “The Mayflower”. Driven by religious oppression they set out for a life of their own. It is proven quickly that the last of troubles is not done with the boat …show more content…
Inspired by General George Washington, thousands of untrained men of all ages volunteer to the cause against the British, a presumably impossible task at the time. The rebels needed secret intelligence, to conquer disease, and an evolved way of fighting if they wanted to even think about standing a chance. Encouraged by their God given rights stated in the Declaration of Independence, they rally behind General Washington when the British arrived on their doorstep once again. They are pushed back and forced to retreat from the expanse of the British army. But George Washington will not let his men be swayed. Driven by the cusp of freedom and fighting for their lives they are able to take the superior army by using smart, stealthy native american tactics on them. Though deterred heavily on warfare the biggest problem the rebels face is Smallpox. Washington takes a gamble on his troops lives by tempting to make his troops immune. Fortunately for Washington his attempt was a success at immunizing his men. Transformed by Baron von Steuben’s training tactics the Rebel army id groomed for combat against British forces. In British occupied New York, rebel spies were scattered throughout lead by George Washington. Others claimed that George Washington didn’t outfight the British but out spied them. Only one army could come out in victory but neither unscathed. The British folded and the Americans

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