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    office on March 4, 1825. In 1774 at age 16, Monroe entered the college of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He cut college studies short in 1776 to join the continental army and fight for independence from Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War 1775-83. During the war, Monroe saw action in battles in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. He was wounded at the Battle of Trenton, New Jersey, in 1776, and was with General George Washington (1732-99) which he was also with his…

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    Charles carroll Q/A Q: What did Charles Carroll do that was so important ? A: Charles Carroll was an early advocate of the armed resistance against British rule however his colony was not very sure about this. In his colony in the committee of safety, he was also appointed to the continental congress where he was an influential member of the board of war and an armed resistance and the ultimate serving of governmental ties with England then was nominated again for the continental congress in…

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    believe Benedict Arnold deserves the dishonor of being one of America's greatest traitors. It is true that Arnold helped exceedingly at the Battle of Quebec and Saratoga while getting his leg wounded. Arnold wanted the fame and the money from his country. Benedict Arnold’s father was a drunk, so Arnold wanted to restore his family name to whatever the cost, but instead he ruined it. The Pennsylvania Council had been closely investigating his actions. Benedict Arnold was constantly going to…

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    uses his passion for America’s freedom combined with his writing expertise to achieve his goals and establish America as a functioning, free country. Before he was able to contribute to America’s government, Hamilton first had to help win the revolutionary war. From a young age, he was very interested in joining the revolution and fighting for freedom. In “My Shot,” 19-year-old Hamilton states, “Don't be shocked when your hist'ry book mentions me / I will lay down my life if it sets us free.”…

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    When Benjamin West revealed his painting at the royal academy in London, ‘The Death of General Wolfe’, it created controversy, as much of the illustrated events were inaccurate to historical information. General James Wolfe was the commander of the British in 1759 during the Seven Year War between France and Britain for control over North America. In 1759, Britain gained dominance over France and General Wolfe became a figure of power and authority after his death on the battlefield in Quebec…

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    Nathaniel Greene Tactics

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    Nathaniel Greene was a skilled and dangerous tactician. He knew just how to handle battle and did what he needed to do to preserve and aid his men. (“The American Revolution”) He joined the Southern Continental Army, rose through the ranks, and became commander (Saba), (Gregg 60). In battle, he was fearsome, but always held his men’s best interests at heart. He used different tactics several times, including dividing his own army to flank and defeat the British, forcing them to divide their…

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    In 1775 the Lexington and Concord Battles occurred being one of the first steps towards the independence of The United States of America. During this period may important figures such as John Adams had to plan a well developed plan in order to secure order in the new world. Certainly, influences came from the people they spent most time with, or in John Adams case, from the woman he was married to miles away. Abigail Adams was a well-educated woman who took it upon herself to control the faith…

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    Was the Revolutionary War actually Revolutionary? A big question about the past today is: Was the Revolutionary War really Revolutionary? Many things have happened to sway others’ opinions, and the biggest ones are the Declaration of Independence, and laws that it stated. It is thought, that the War was not revolutionary. It is thought that the Declaration was a big change in what others thought in their own laws, but the Declaration of Independence does have one crucial fact that Thomas…

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    The Battle Of Lexington and Concord The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the Revolutionary War. This battle wasn't an official battle because militiamen were fighting and not actual soldiers. The causes, effects, and leaders have a big impact on the Revolutionary War. There are many causes for this battle. In Massachusetts, tensions had been building up for a long time.It was because of all the British laws and how they were unfair to the colonists. They taxed them…

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    Relevant or Irrelevant? Is The movie the Patriot somewhat accurate to history? Yes because the filmmakers make it their own. The Patriot is about a young farmer who was a dad named Benjamin Martin. Once his wife got killed, he had children to take care of. One his middle-aged son died and was shot by Tavington he went with the patriots and fought with them and so did his eldest son. They went on an adventure and in the war that is what the real patriots did. At the end, Tavington was killed,…

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