American Revolutionary War

The Battle of Saratoga was called the turning point in the Revolutionary War. The reason why it was called the turning point in the Revolutionary War was the success at Saratoga gave France the confidence in the American cause to enter the war as an American ally.The Battle of Saratoga was a shocking victory in the American Revolution and helped secure the independence of the United States of America . The Battle of Saratoga was in the fall of 1777. British Lieutenant General John…

There have been a number of things throughout history that have helped to shape America into the land of the free and the home of the brave; however, it was the American Revolution that truly gave America its freedom. In early America there were 13 original colonies separated into; the New England Colonies, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern colonies. The New England Colonies were Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The Middle Colonies were Delaware, Pennsylvania, New…

the war for the British. Cid: Where were the majority of both sides from? Ethan: The majority of the Loyalist are from the south and the majority of the Patriots are from the New England colonies…

The American Revolution was a war for independence between the American colonists and the oppressive British monarchy in the late 1770’s. King George of Great Britain ruled over his colonies from across the sea and imposed rules and regulations that upset the colonists. When the colonists complained about the unfair taxes, rules, and conditions, he responded with tyranny and violence. The colonists reacted to this by holding protests, forming groups, and ultimately drafting the Declaration of…

be a "Global Passages" section titled "International Officers in the American Revolutionary Military". This is because I was shocked to learn that foreign soldiers from Europe were aiding American military after separating from England. Was anyone else surprised by this behavior? So, after the Battle of Saratoga in the Revolutionary War, the French formed an alliance with America. During the war, the French helped supply Americans by giving them "secret aid" and gunpowder (Page 228). After the…

British rule and wanted a federal republic government. They achieved this goal in 1783 with determination and the leadership by George Washington. Many historians have been arguing about whether the war really made an impact on the U.S or it had very little/no effect. Within winning the Revolutionary War, a great change came along with it such as, economics and land redistribution, Natives were treated very differently, and women’s rights were finally relevant. After the revolution, land was…

written as a push to the colonist to break ties with Britain. Americans could not easily break ties with Britain, as simply as1, 2, and 3. Also, many colonists since birth have worship the king and England. There was a fear of how common people can rule themselves. Therefore Pain wrote Common Sense and “encourage colonist to break free from England and start a new independent and democratic society” (The American Revolution: A Writer’s War, 11). Paine argued that the “concept of an island ruling…

As a soldier in the Continental Army, it was a harsh and unforgettable life and time for them. People from different aspects of life would volunteer to help out in the war, but they did not know what they were getting themselves into. Many soldiers would eventually die not only in battle, but by the terrible condition of the camps. As an unsanitary environment for them, disease played a huge factor in many deaths. Supplies were scarce. Food was hard to come by. Many soldiers did not have the…

The colonists were able to win the American Revolution against the British, even though they faced several detriments. The colonists were able to achieve victory against their dominant adversary; the British, attributable to numerous factors. However, Assistance from the French, the soldiers’ determination, and their battle tactics were the most influential events that occurred in determining the colonists’ victory in the end. The American Revolution wasn’t the effect of one particular event,…

national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. Delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed it on September 17, 1787. In the year 1775 the Revolutionary War began. The 13 colonies revolted against the British. The American Revolution is also known as the…