Continental drift

On December 25, Washington took 2,500 men with him; while 3,000 men were also trying to get across the Delaware River. They planned a surprise attack on the Hessian stronghold. They surrounded the Hessian stronghold and took it over while the Hessians were still trying to recover from the night before. While the painting “Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Leutze and the poem “Washington Crossing the Delaware” by David Shulman are similar there are also many differences. First off,…

Washington Crossing the Delaware is a painting that inspires patriotism in the hearts of many across the United States. It is hanging in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and many smaller versions of it hang in the classrooms of history teachers across the nation. The painting, by Emanuel Leutze, was born out of a desire to inspire the people of Germany and it has historical inaccuracies yet symbolic depictions (Harmon). Emanuel Leutze was born in Germany in 1816 and moved to the United States at a…

SARATOGA, NEW YORK October 17, 1777 - A British army of nearly 7,000 surrendered today to a combined force of American militia and Continental regulars. "The fortunes of war have made me your prisoner," said British General John Burgoyne as he handed over his sword to his American counterpart, Horatio Gates. "I shall always be ready to testify that it was through no fault of your excellency," Gates replied.News of the huge British defeat spread quickly through the colonies and fueled speculation…

like rats with no place to go. Now all we had to do is wait them out. They only had so much supplies and with about 7,000 men they would be gone fast. By September 28, we had completly encircled Cornwallis and Yorktown with our combined forces of Continental and French troops. After three weeks of non-stop bombardment, both day and night, from cannon and artillery fire, Cornwallis finally surrendered to Washington in the field at Yorktown on October 17, 1781.…

George Washington was considered a good leader because he was the first president and valued his people’s voices. He had struggles when he was a general, but he also was a hero with his sacrifices he made. He was never paid in the Continental Army and nearly became bankrupt when he returned as President of the U.S. When he was general there were battles that made him look like a hero, for example, “Braddock’s Defeat” when Washington had to take command after the general in charge was badly…

It was unreasonable to think that an amateurish bunch of soldiers were going to defeat the world’s most powerful army. The odds were really not in their favors but against them all, they did not stop from trying though. They were determined to become their own country and disaffiliate from Britain. The entirety of the war could have not been won without the leadership of George Washington, the unfaltering fortitude of the fearless volunteers who sacrificed their lives for the better of the…

This made for a rough change when George was selected to lead the continental Army, Martha was a very quiet women who did not wish to have the publicity nor was George therefore for them to become leaders for the colonial people too look up to their leadership started to matter the most. Martha was forced to give up her normal…

George Washington was a strong leader because, despite his little experience, he lead America to independence. On the twenty second of February, 1732, George Washington was born. Forty three years later he would become commander in chief of all Continental forces. However, before this Washington was originally a British citizen and also a Redcoat. This gave Washington some experience in the military field. Washington’s role in the French and Indian War, where he lead 500 soldiers, also…

Revolutionary War Was Saratoga the most important battle in the Revolutionary War? The battle of saratoga happened on October 17, 1777. The battle of saratoga was important because it was a turning point in the revolutionary war. It was a turning point for america because they were losing the Revolutionary War. America started getting international recognition which led to aid in the war against british government. The battle of saratoga was actually two battles September 19, 1777 and october…

Was the Battle of Point Pleasant the Fist real battle of the Revolutionary War? In the late 1700s this lovely land of ours that we now call Point Pleasant, West Virginia was still being explored. This area was luxurious hunting ground for the many Native American tribes that resided in the area. Point Pleasant was a wonderful place for recourses that the Shawnees needed, such as the river. the river in its self provided food, water, and transportation. The native Americans loved this land.…