In the year 1719, in Sussex, England, Benedicta Maria Theresa Gage, gave birth to her son, Thomas. Thomas' father, Viscount Gage, led the family to a high military and political standing, which would later be beneficial to Thomas. He was a very intelligent child and grew into a young man quickly. "He was educated at the Westminster School,"(Stoll, 1). Not long after finishing his schooling, Thomas set out to join the army. Within the army, there were many regiments. Thomas worked to transfer or upgrade himself through these regiments, leading to his eventual promotion to lieutenant colonel of the British Army in 1740. Close to five years after his promotion, in the year 1745, Thomas Gage was assigned to North America for service in the French
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During the Battle of Monogahela, the regiment's commander was killed, leaving Thomas on temporary command. When the battle was over, the men were not satisfied with the outcome, which meant Thomas Gage would not be the permanent commander. During this battle, however, Thomas met George Washington. The two men were very friendly for a few years, but slowly grew apart. When George Washington publicly denounced Thomas in his ability to be a leader, their friendship was crushed. Shortly after, a romantic relationship grew between Thomas and a woman named Margaret Kemble. In 1758, the two of them were …show more content…
Due to the frustration the Indians felt toward this, Pontiac's Rebellion began. The Indians attacked forts and settlements belonging to the British. In some cases, they were able to win these little battles and take over the forts. It was up to Thomas Gage to step in. He was sent out to negotiate with the Indians. The Indians gave in and signed peace treaties, ending Pontiac's Rebellion in July of 1766. Thomas Gage was given the spot of official commander-in-chief. He stationed in New York with his wife and six children. His high paying job and respected role in society game him superiority and power. This he used to better his friends and family's jobs. He was also able to send all of his six children to school in England. Just before the Boston Tea Party would take place, Thomas Gage realized he was not fond of the democracy in America. He took his family and moved England in
During the Battle of Monogahela, the regiment's commander was killed, leaving Thomas on temporary command. When the battle was over, the men were not satisfied with the outcome, which meant Thomas Gage would not be the permanent commander. During this battle, however, Thomas met George Washington. The two men were very friendly for a few years, but slowly grew apart. When George Washington publicly denounced Thomas in his ability to be a leader, their friendship was crushed. Shortly after, a romantic relationship grew between Thomas and a woman named Margaret Kemble. In 1758, the two of them were …show more content…
Due to the frustration the Indians felt toward this, Pontiac's Rebellion began. The Indians attacked forts and settlements belonging to the British. In some cases, they were able to win these little battles and take over the forts. It was up to Thomas Gage to step in. He was sent out to negotiate with the Indians. The Indians gave in and signed peace treaties, ending Pontiac's Rebellion in July of 1766. Thomas Gage was given the spot of official commander-in-chief. He stationed in New York with his wife and six children. His high paying job and respected role in society game him superiority and power. This he used to better his friends and family's jobs. He was also able to send all of his six children to school in England. Just before the Boston Tea Party would take place, Thomas Gage realized he was not fond of the democracy in America. He took his family and moved England in