Continental Connection

Benjamin Banneker was born in 1731 and raised in Maryland on a tobacco farm. Later when Banneker was walking he spotted a salesman holding his pocket watch. So Benjamin asked him if he could borrow it for a while. The salesman agreed and gave him the watch. Banneker took it home and carefully took the watch apart and examined and drew each of the parts the watch contained. Then Benjamin placed all the pieces together again and gave it back to the salesman. Ever since Banneker was little…

Congress Drafts George Washington The Second Continental Congress designated George Washington the leader of the army that was to besiege Boston (AP 132) “[Washington], as an aristocrat, he could be counted on by his peers to check “the excesses of the masses.” (AP 132) Bunker Hill and Hessian Hirelings From April 1775 to July 1776, the colonists were demonstrating their loyalty to the king by voicing their desire to fix all the problems, while concurrently raising armies and massacring redcoats…

The American Revolution was an important time in our history. It helped us gain our independence back from the British. Although, I believe Lexington and Yorktown really played a big part in the revolution. Lexington & Concord gave colonist hope that they could have a chance to win this revolution. The battle of Yorktown also gave us more trust in our commander George Washington. Lexington and Concord kickstarted the American Revolution and was our first step to get back our independence. The…

During the 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…

southern army. Congress had ordered Gates to drive the British out of the country. Gates marched to South Carolina when he met Cornwallis’s advancing army at Camden. When Cornwallis attacked, the militiamen threw down their weapons and fled. The continentals fought valiantly but they were overwhelmed and within three months, two American armies disappeared. In the meantime Greene was placed in command of West Point. Compounding the agony was the treason of Benedict Arnold conspiring to selling…

It was the year 1914, July 28th; a "great" world war had erupted around the world and I wasn't sure why I joined the army but I did it anyways not knowing the outcomes and consequences. Furthermore, I was assigned to Regiment Fifty-Four, the regiment that is situated at the heart of the battle out on the front lines. The regiment was being deployed a week -from my sign up. Deploying in France. I was put on the front lines with a rifle in my hand, a few rations of food to last me a week because…

A Soldier’s Choice As I walk upon the bloodstained snow, I have to decide whether to die with pride or to live with shame. Several men are ill and dying. The lack of food stabs our stomachs as we march through the snow. My boots have worn thin. Valley Forge has become a dreadful place. But remembering why I am here is the only thing that keeps me going. A few reasons why I am going to re-enlist are the need for soldiers, my pride and the cause, and my family. America will march on.…

Don’t leave because of the bad conditions, leave because you have to. The winter at Valley Forge 1777 was rough, with more illnesses than supplies to provide for the american soldiers that were there. If you were one of them would you have given up on your country? Many people may ask why i'm staying and this is why. I will stay and fight for my country because I am healthy unlike many other soldiers here, and if there was any way I want to die it would be to die fighting for the freedom of my…

James Armistead Erin Baker Revolutionary War Biography 5th Grade Literacy May 11, 2017 How many people can say that they were a spy that didn’t get caught? James Armistead can. He was such an amazing spy and helper for the Patriots. He prevented many British messages from being sent. His early life, adult life and contribution to the Revolutionary War is a great example to everyone, and shows how much he really cared. James Armistead’s early life was very harsh for a…

The battle of Trenton starts on the morning calendar month, twenty six,1776 associated ends that night set in Trenton new jersey the results come back to be a yank conclusion ten days later, President has fought another battle and won yet again.in the battle of Trenton, Washington defeated a formidable garrison of Hessian boot mercinarys before retreating two,400 yank troops with eighteen guns against one,400 Hessians with six smaller guns. A troop of British sixteenth lightweight Dragoons left…