Continental Army

On October 19, 1781, General Charles Cornwallis of the Britain surrendered to George Washington of the Continental Army at Yorktown, Virginia. This date not only marked the end of conflict between the two sides, but the beginning of the construction of the government we have today. Many historians argue that the Americans had done something revolutionary by overthrowing the British Monarchy and establishing a Republic. Others will argue that the movement was not revolutionary because it did not…

marksmanship. Or possibly getting over Bobby dying. Anyway, we had about twice as many soldiers now, and the British had no chance. They had no chance, but to… “Retreat!” yelled General William Howe, the British leader, “Retreat!” he yells again. I see a big army of red run away. One of them spotted me as they were running away. “There you are!” he yells. He raises his gun and fires, hitting me right in the forearm. Yowch! Not only that, but the bullet was stuck in there. Poop. I started…

Founding Father George Washington took office in 1789 as our first president following his role as a leader of the Continental Army in the American Revolution. Many American victories were won under his command which included winning independence from Great Britain. President Washington’s strong values and principles helped a shape a nation in desperate need for guidance and leadership. James Monroe said to Thomas Jefferson, “Be assured, his influence carried this government.” (Personal…

Listen my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere…(Henry Longfellow, “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere”). Whenever you hear the name Paul Revere most people automatically think of his midnight ride and how he warned his fellow rebels of the incoming British and how he rode from town to town yelling “The British are coming! The British are coming!” Which, by the way, he didn’t yell “The British are coming!” he yelled “The Regulars are coming!” British soldiers were…

Many events took place in order for this to happen. One of these events was the selection of George Washington as the commander in chief of the Continental Army. His nomination was very similar to Ralph’s nomination. They both showed up to the meeting with all eyes on them for a certain characteristic even though they were each quiet and contempt. For Washington, it was because he was wearing a large…

With the current issues involving America in the present day, the country has failed to fully take note of the warnings of George Washington. Various public figures have time and again echoed the ideals in the Declaration of Independence as well as those advocated by the founding fathers of the nation. Of all the ideals, party systems, foreign policy, power as well as religion are at the center of what an ideal America should be. America is, however, great, but it falls short of the very ideals…

George Rogers Clark is a little known military commander for the American Army. He helped us gain our freedom from Britain. He is a true hero and who knows what could have happened without him. George was born in Albemarle County, Virginia on November 19th, 1752. He had 5 brothers and 4 sisters. In fact his youngest brother, William Clark went on to co-lead the Lewis and Clark expedition which was a big deal. Considering the fact that he had five brothers and four sisters he was clearly raised…

The British General Cornwallis had just recently taken Charlotte and General Ferguson had earlier established his headquarters some fifty-five miles west of the city.1 Due to the increase of British presence in the area, Loyalists from Georgia and North Carolina began to arrive at Fergusons headquarters and increased his numbers to around 1200 men.2 Ferguson was so confident in his forces ability to defeat any back country rebels he felt emboldened enough to provide a warning to the rebels…

Introduction: Hook:A Tall monument,it’s shadow stretching over a large city reaching the sky limits everyone looking in awe as the sun sets behind it. Transition:Although the monument has stood in exact same spot for years it still interests people that walk by or visit to see the view. Thesis Statement:This presentation will be over why it's important,why it represents george washington,and who built it. Why is it important? The washington monument is important because it represents the…

In the book, My Brother Sam is Dead, among a family the oldest son, Sam, decides to go off and fight with the patriots. Sam comes from a loyalist father who disagrees with his son’s decision. Sam and his father get in an argument and Sam gets kicked out of the house and goes to war. Sam made the correct decision on fighting as a patriot. His conviction was shown in many ways throughout the book. Sam needs to fight for his own country that he is living in. “If they won’t let us be free, we have…