Battle of Fort Henry

Britain was also trying to pull the U.S. into war. Governor of the Indiana Territory and future president William Henry Harrison weakened the Indian resistance at the Battle of Tippecanoe, but news of British support for the rebellion angered Americans and helped lead to a declaration of war. The War of 1812 lasted for two-and-a-half years. Commodore Perry defeated the British navy in the Battle of Lake Erie, and together with Harrison's defeat of Tecumseh and Jackson's southern victory against…

athletes and military leaders that forge the progress of a nation. One such figure who is known as a great military success is Ulysses S. Grant. Although Ulysses S. Grant’s performance at West Point was less than stellar, his ingenuity in the heat of battle led him to become one of the most revered leaders in both the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. Grant was born April 27,1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio. He wasn’t born into wealth or popularity; he was the oldest son of a simple,…

capitol, Richmond, the Battle of Wilson’s Creek occurred. It was one of the most significant battles in the Civil War, as it was the first battle fought West of the Mississippi River. The subtle causes of this battle led to drastic effects following the battle at Wilson’s Creek. From this battle, we learn how an unexperienced military commander managed to win a battle that changed the course of the entire war, and therefore, changing American history. Before the Battle of Wilson’s Creek was…

battlefield without numerous amounts of personnel. The main cannons used during the Revolutionary War were the “mobile three pounder and the six pounder” (weapons used in the Rev. War). One of the major leaders of the artillery during the battle at Valley Forge was General Henry Knox. By the end of the war, he was promoted to Major- General, due to his outstanding leadership and ability to move his artillery pieces. One of the very first pieces of artillery…

large mansion built on it. Four years into being a judge, he was appointed a major general in the Tennessee militia. In the War of 1812, he led an attack on the Creek Indians, who were allies with the British. The Indians also massacred hundreds of Fort Mims settlers. It took five months. Later, at Horseshoe Bend in 1814, Jackson defeated the Creek Indians, killing about 800 warriors. This was a major victory for the U.S., as it gained twenty million acres of land, so the U.S promoted him to a…

eight-year war, the colonial forces won very few battles but consistently held their own against the British. In October 1781, with the aid of the French, the Continental forces were able to capture British troops under General Charles Cornwallis in Yorktown, Virginia. Washington played a key role in ending the American Revolution. In the Continental Army George Washington…

of Charlemagne came the division of the empire as the valid Treaty of Verdun was made . The three parts are now approximately France, Germany, and Italy. From 885 to 886, Charles the Fat took over Paris, however, he was incapable to show up at the battle with the Viking, proving that he was unable to protect the people, later he was overthrew because of the falling authority. The Capetian Dynasty began in 987 and ended in 1328. Hugues Capet’s family was one of the most powerful families in the…

display of the events that occurred and took place. It was generally very accurate and did display a well-rounded film of this time. It correctly depicted the blockade of Fort William Henry and the efforts to gain control of it. Some specific examples that Last of the Mohicans accurately displayed was the terms surrender of the fort while also showing that the British were aloud to leave in peace. However, this film focuses a lot on the very fictional relationship between Hawkeye and Cora.…

Two members of the anti-slavery and women’s rights groups; Lucy Stone and Henry Blackwell had jointly written a protest that enabled Lucy to keep her maiden name after they were both married. As the law stipulates in Massachusetts, a woman is legally bound to her husband as a subordinate and her husband is the head of their household. Lucy and Henry asserted that they would not comply with the law that gives all rights to the man. (Blackwell & Stone). They had both made a plea to the state of…

enhanced his leadership skills, and strengthened his determination, which ultimately led to victory (Bio.com). His great grandfather, John Washington, moved from England to Virginia. He was a very prominent figure in England, who was even granted land by Henry VIII. His father, Augustine Washington, built mines and grew tobacco. Augustine’s first wife, Jane Butler, passed away in 1729 and in 1731, he remarried…