American Revolutionary War

At the start of the American Revolution it seemed the colonists faced an impossible challenge in the path to freedom. Thanks to George Washington’s incredible leadership, a superior knowledge of the geography of the United States and foreign assistance in the form of money and supplies they were able to overcome the most powerful nation in the world. George Washington was a man with powerful presence. He commanded confidence and respect of everyone around himself. He was an expert in many…

Plantation During the French and Indian war on the frontier there was best well known conflict between there was a Native Americans and British forces on frontiers of Virginia and the frontiers of states above Virginia up in to Canada. After this conflict most Americans think that the next conflict in colonies was the America war for independence. However there was conflict occurring in the backcountry of the Carolinas and Georgia. Where in 1758, a war broke out between Cherokee, Catawba and…

From being the General of the Continental Army until on the brink of death, George Washington, the first president of the U.S., cared about America and wanted to keep it safe against upcoming and unavoidable dilemmas the country would face. To accomplish this, he wrote his Farewell Address, with the help of the Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson, and the Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. In this letter, George Washington informed the people that he would no longer run for…

All too common today is the phrase “what would our founding fathers think,” usually used in reference to the technology-obsessed millennials or the ever-declining moral state of the nation. The fact of the matter is, what the founding fathers think has absolutely no influence or weight today, as they are all dead. If the founding fathers were presumably brought back, for some ungodly reason, they would probably be too transfixed with iPhones to do anything relevant or useful. The founding…

reading of the book “Notorious Benedict Arnold” by Steve Sheinkin, it is clear that Benedict Arnold was an amazing hero in the Revolutionary War for the continental army. Time After time Arnold shows himself to be selfless and courageous in fighting certain battles against the much more advanced and experience British military, despite the overwhelming odds of defeat for the American armies. While reading the book, many different opportunities are developed on how Arnold has made himself out to…

Generalship of George Washington George Washington was the first president of the United States. He was also famous because of his generalship in the Revolutionary War. His contribution to American Independence is praised throughout the history, and Washington is even called the Father of United States. George Washington 's military strategies led Americans to fight back the British Empire. Without Washington’s leadership, America would not be able to become independent. On June 14, 1755, the…

finally, he went from the first vice president of the United States to the 2nd president of the United States. Even though he was a disliked president, he still contributed many great things to America. For example, he helped bring an end to the Revolutionary War. And in the end, he retired and spends all of the remaining time with his family. As a result of reading this mini biography, I hope you will spread your knowledge on John…

is often considered the last major battle of the revolutionary war, a fascinating battle where a tiny mistake cost the British the war. In this paper I will describe the main events of the war, along with each side's army. I will give you a glimpse into the battle of Yorktown, where young men gave their lives for freedom. At Yorktown three armies collided the French, the Americans, and the British at Yorktown Virginia. The French and the Americans were allies, trying to win the colonies from…

The Revolutionary War is debatably the most important event in our country’s history. The war for the separation of the two regions was very complex, covered multiple issues, too many people died, and cost an enormous amount of money. The Whiskey Rebellion was an important couple of years which tested the United States Leadership and the policies they created. The second and third order of effects of the Whiskey Rebellion are just as important as the events as these events would go on shape…

Nate Haynie Lovely Mrs. Denton American History 3B 17 November 2016 Alexander Hamilton: The Man That Could’ve Been a President. Born, not of this land nor of privilege, Alexander Hamilton rose from nothing. To start, he became a self-starting student, the winning factor to George Washington’s revolutionary team, and an official Founding Father; the uniter of the United States of America. “Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates…