Continental Marines

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.…

My time at Valley Forge was over, I had been fighting for general George Washington since the summer of 1775 and the victory on April 13 looked so far away because it was only late December, and it was seeming as if a turning point was unlikely. Do I stay and be loyal to my brothers or do I leave and never look back. I had to make my choice very soon, I could have left and the pain of seeing my brothers die , or I could stay and fight for my freedom such as many men had already done. The…

The American Revolution began in 1755 and ended in 1783. It was a period in time when the Americans wanted their freedom from the British and the 13 colonies came together and rose up against Britain. This period in time was crucial because it gave Americans their freedom. The Battle of Yorktown was one of the most, if not the most, important battle of the American Revolution. It was the battle that ended the war between the Americans and the British. The Battle of Yorktown began on…

Benjamin gets angry when sometime doesn’t work and throws it. Their mother has died. They go to Charleston and they are burning King George. They hate King George because he didn’t reward them and he taxed too much. Benjamin is a very respected man and he was a captain. Benjamin doesn’t want Gabriel to go into war. Charleston fell into British rule. Gabriel is fighting in the war. Gabriel comes home injured.Thomas dies trying to save Gabriel. Benjamin and 2 of his sons go to shoot the British…

The Worst Counterintelligence Mistakes during the Revolutionary War During the Revolutionary War, both sides were using intelligence against each other, but they were also using counter intelligence. Both the Patriots and the British made mistakes involving their counter intelligence operations. The Patriots group called the Mechanics did not use good security methods to keep the British out. The British decided to send a detailed map of the Boston Harbor all of their positions to Washington.…