Battles of Lexington and Concord

A story’s perspective, or point of view, has a large impact on the feel and tone of the story. Many different points of view have been used, creating unique ways that stories are understood. One of perhaps the most unique points of view, for a novel, is found in the book The Book Thief. The book was written from the point of view of Death. This provided a new and enlightening perspective in which to see the book. The book The Free Man by Conrad Richter was a little more orthodox in its use…

taxed fair, problems were being ignored and led to some political issues also. These issues and more has been addressed server time and still no results. They wanted to be free. An American Revolutionary War started as war stared at Battles of Lexington and Concord. Petitions was sent to King George III that was formed by the Continental Congress still no results. Thomas Paine published a pamphlet entitled "Common Sense." in 1776. Many colonists had been fighting with the hope of a…

This famous quote is yelled through the town to warn them the British were advancing. Paul Revere was ordered to ride to Lexington by Joseph Warren to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock about the troops planning to attack. On the morning of April 19, 1775 the Battle of Lexington and Concord took place sparking the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. Even with the war occurring, the colonists still wanted their independence and King George the 3rd…

Revolutionary War on December 1775, a great battle was fought. One that changed the world as everyone knew it. The Battle of Great Bridge did not last long, but it was the first Patriot win and many British soldiers were lost. The Great Bridge Battle was fought in December 1775, at a small bridge which crossed the southern Branch of the Elizabeth River (History). The first major Revolutionary War armed conflict in Virginia led into the most critical battle for American independence (Great Bridge…

The American Revolution was a time of freedom and new revolutionary ideas that would reshape the world as we know it. Many men died on each side, but Britain suffered the most casualties because they did not want to lose the colonies. Britain needed the colonies for financial support, they had been at war with France for thirty years, Britain’s treasury was in need of funds. Britain could not support itself sufficiently financially without raising taxes of their citizens to the point of…

This brings me to the battle of Princeton. Was a battle in the American Revolutionary War in which the Continental Army defeated British forces near Princeton New York. This was also a battle which caused the resignation of a commander on the British. After losing the chance to take Washington captive twice during the battle of Princeton. He was always defeated by Americans almost every time he fought them. After he made…

Colonial Putman said to his men, “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes,” during The Battle of Bunker Hill. The Battle of Bunker Hill was a fierce battle that showed the British that the Americans were not going to give the fight for freedom. The colonial militia had over 1000 men, who were led by William Prescott, were quickly constructing ramparts and earthen fortifications on top of Breed’s Hill and Bunker Hill and along the Charlestown peninsula. British troops opened fire on…

The Mind of a Director Between 40 and 50% of movies are based on books, and most of the time it isn't always a great adaptation. Rob Stevenson was the director of the movie Johnny Tremain. After watching the movie I was able to spot severe differences from the book it was based on. This book was Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes. I believe that the director did a mediocre job of his portrayal of the book. I have come to this conclusion because many main characters were excluded, the story…

for battle on short notice, and his boycott of tea imported by the British East India Company eventually led to the Boston Tea Party. In April 1775 as the British intent became apparent, Hancock and Samuel Adams slipped away from Boston to elude capture, staying in the Hancock-Clarke House in Lexington, Massachusetts (which can still be seen to this day). There Paul Revere supposedly roused them about midnight before the British troops arrived at dawn for the Battle of Lexington and Concord, but…

In every century, there is a norm that is always asked to be changed. In the 21st century gay rights and the constant fight against police brutality on minorities are two of the many asked changes. Back in the late 1700s, separating the Thirteen Colonies from the British Crown was the asked change. In the fight for detachment the Thirteen Colonies were divided between the Loyalists and Patriots. The Loyalists, also known as the King’s Men were American colonists who remained loyal to the…