Continental Army

independent. On June 14, 1755, the Second Continental Congress appointed George Washington as the commander of the Continental Army. However, there were a lot of problems Washington need to solve in order to win the war. First of all, only one-third of the colonists want a war for independence.…

On June 1775, Congress made George Washington to control the Continental Army taking down the British in Boston. Knowing that he had little experience in controlling conventional armies, Washington made prove to be a good leader of the American military forces during the Revolutionary war. Knowing that he lost more battles than he won, George Washington followed a winning strategy that influenced victories at the Battle of Trenton and Yorktown. Washington’s greatest war what started his legacy…

After a few more series of protests, King George III would pass what the Americans dubbed as the Intolerable Acts, which lead to the First Continental Congress. As a result, in 1774, the colonists officially decided that they shall no longer be ruled by the British with their Declaration of Independence. With the following battles in Lexington and Concord, in 1775, the Revolutionary War officially…

battles, there were a lot of armies who had to have a place to stay. The armies would all have their own campsite to live at. One of those places where an army could camp at was Valley Forge. The American Continental Army stayed at Valley Forge for the winter in 1777 and 1778. Valley Forge was a turning point for America. It was a turning point since it helped America gain independence from the British. Valley Forge is also known as the birthplace for the American Army. “Valley Forge was…

The Battle of Bunker Hill was one of the most important battles of the revolutionary war. Even though the Americans did not defeat the British in this battle it gave them a morale boost. They inflicted many deaths and casualties against the British, which made them feel like they could win the war and put up a fight. This led to the Americans ultimately winning the revolutionary war. The Battle of Bunker Hill took place in Charleston, Boston on June 17th 1775 at Breeds Hill. It was one of the…

George Washington: Early Influences That Made Him A Good Revolutionary War Leader: General George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He played a masterful role in the victory of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Events in his earlier life, along with his lack of traditional education enhanced his leadership skills, and strengthened his determination, which ultimately led to victory (Bio.com). His great grandfather, John Washington, moved…

The novel 1776, written by David McCullough, is arguably the best depiction of the events that took place during the height of the American Revolution. This novel illustrates the struggles and triumphs that General Washington and his men faced in the year that the Declaration of Independence was issued to the British government by the American colonists. This novel is not simply a day-by-day depiction of the nation at war, but more an in-depth narrative of the men that served along side of…

the command of Colonel William Douglas put up a weak resistance before they crumbled and ran. General Washington, who witnessed the spectacle from a hilltop, attempted to reorganize the Patriot lines to no avail. General Rufus Putnam gathered the Continental troop and marched them toward Harlem Heights on the west side of Manhattan. The Red Coats also marched in the same direction, but on the eastern side of the island. The Battle of Kip’s Bay secured control of New York City by the British and…

Benjamin’s family is Gabriel Martin, who is played by the actor Heath Ledger. Both characters inhabit a farm in South Carolina maintained by “free servants.” Benjamin’s decisions throughout the film are colored by his past experiences in the British army during the French and Indian War. While serving for the British, Benjamin was assigned “Fort Wilderness,” where he was involved in brutal acts that left him ashamed of his service. However, these experiences…

George Washington- George Washington was a leader of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, and was the first to become U.S. president, but before that he was just a simple man. He was raised by mother widow and 5 other siblings. When he was older he was appointed adjutant with a rank of major in the Virginia militia. Later on he left the army and got married to his wife ‘Martha Dandridge’. Later the British formed the tea act to gain more revenue. Then Washington stepped up.…