Battle of Bunker Hill

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    To win the Revolutionary War, there were three crucial factors. First, the unity was solidified when the rebellious consciousness was aroused thus uniting the Americans against the British. Secondly, it was the American military force that translated into action the thoughts of rebellion. (S,109)Lastly, the logistic supports from the grassroots allowed the army to fight without worrying about the food shortages. (A5)These factors which constantly affected each other made the united Americans…

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    like the British so that really gave the British one advantage, but the British barely got their supplies and things so that was a disadvantage for them also. British had to re-plan their plan, according to Enotes they said, “Yet, after the Battle of Bunker Hill, the British realized that this strategy had to be re- calibrated, given the heavy losses endured.” On Quora they said, “The American strategy, which ultimately prevailed, was to “run out the clock”. Just keep the army in the field and…

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    There were many successful revolutions in Europe, North America and Latin America, but they all were different in how successful and the reasons for the revolutions. Most of the revolutions in Europe were unsuccessful in maintaining power and were often crushed quickly. In North America most of the revolutions were successful and revolutionaries stayed in power and fulfilled most of the revolutions goals. The revolutions in Latin America were successful but failed to form one large country and…

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    The American Revolution was one of the important battles in American History. Without the American Revolution there would not have been the great country of the United States. However, not everyone supported the rebellion and some did not support it just because they were scared of the unknown. Some even thought they would be treated terribly if we lost the war. There were many influential people who would have a significant part in American History. The American Revolution began in 1775, but…

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    Was American success in achieving independence due more to the strategic skill of George Washington or to the operational and strategic mistakes of the British? The primary reason the British lost the American Revolution was due to operational and strategic mistakes. Through the course of this paper I will show direct evidence of how over confidence in faulty logic, failed strategies, and logistical miscalculations allowed the colonists to protract and win the war. The first mistake that the…

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    although my best mate, Thommo was killed by artillery. One second he was there, the next second he wasn’t. The war is not what they make it out to be back in Australia. There is no glory in killing other men, in a place you don’t need to be, in a battle you don’t understand, in a country that means nothing to you. We are supposed to have a memorial service tomorrow to commemorate. Being out here in the trenches has really put into perspective how lucky I am back home in Australia. When we are…

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    The American Revolution is one of the most historic events for the United States during the 1700’s. It was the turning point in history for America, and it changed the world completely. “The American Revolution began in 1775 and ended in 1783” (SOURCE 1). The conflict first began as a result of growing tensions between American colonists and Great Britain, and escalated until a war broke out. The American Revolution is also known as the U.S War of Independence, and is the reason America has its…

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    Paul Revere was a middle class man, blacksmith who was well educated, and a pro-colonies activist. He, along with the Sons of Liberty, participated in the Boston Tea Party. On April 18, 1775, he received a signal that announced the presence of more British troops arriving in Massachusetts. As per-established, he and two other riders set out to warn people of the oncoming troops. Paul job was to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams. After succeeding he reunited with his fellow horsemen and rode to…

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    and create a different type of political form of Government. This pamphlet gained a lot of popularity selling over 100,000 copies. On the 10th of May 1775, delegates to the second continental congress gathered at Philadelphia, a month after the battles at Lexington and Concord, this gathering involved the talks about the best ways to protect their colonies, independence was their greatest goal. The second continental congress adopted the ‘Olive Branch Petition’ in July of 1775 which affirmed…

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    had bad blood with Britain over what happened in the French and Indian revolution. The last major battle of the american revolution is the battle of Yorktown. This battle happened on October 19, 1781 in Virginia . In this battle Washington 's army defeated General Cornwallis army. The American troops made a blockade and surrounded the army of Cornwallis. The French also played a big role in this battle. They made a naval blockade. This did not allow any thing from going in or out . So…

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