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    Meet William the conqueror, an unbelievable guy that changed so many lives at a young age. People describe him as a fine soldier, a great administrator, and not a cruel man by the standards of his age. He took over England from 1066 to 1087. During this time, he achieved so many positive things like winning the battle of Hastings, the Domesday book, and many more. William the Conqueror was a very well known Medieval King in England, which is also known as, the first Norman king. He was born…

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    military strategies from the generals and soldiers and also had a great impact on African Americans and Native Americans. On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress created the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as commander of all Continental troops (Muelhbauer, 2110). When he took over the command, he molded the Continental Army along British lines to create a force that could help win the battle. One of the Army he focused on more was the troop outside Boston because…

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    Zinn and Greene – Compare and Contrast The American Revolution has been hailed as a turning point in the history of Americans. Some educators use the American Revolution as an example of American willpower, and how America won’t stand for being abused or oppressed in any way. Others might have a different idea of what the revolution represents to them. The majority of the literature students read on the American Revolution tell a story of how America gained its independence through their pure…

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    revolutionary war. The battle of Trenton was a great validation for the colonists that the continental army could really defeat the British and Hessians. This was a great militaristic achievement, further showing the brilliance of George Washington and the military leadership of the patriots. This swayed the opinions of some loyalists, further backing the continental army. This support allowed the continental congress to renew his enlistment, allowing him to gain more troops that wanted to fight…

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    It was a brisk summer morning in late August. The clouds were a dark shade of gray and were casting its shadow across the city of Cleveland, yet a ray of sunshine managed to squeeze its way past the darkness and onto Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. This day would change my life for years to come. “Paarth, wake up,” said my mom as she opened the blinds. The day had finally come. My eyes were filled with rheum from an eye infection I was dealing with, but that was not the problem that…

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    Washington showed courage by attacking across the Delaware into Trenton. He was able to maintain the public morale of the continental army, which is vital to any army campaign. If the people don’t support the troops then, the war is already lost. Washington displayed personal courage when he rode in on horseback at a critical point during the ambush and rallied the troops. George…

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    Joseph Bloomfield was appointed captain in the third regiment of the New Jersey militia in 1776, he left his comfortable life and employment to support the Revolutionary war effort. He left behind two journals that held his first hand experiences of participating in The Revolutionary war and what he encountered being a captain in the barracks during this era. The Journals have been read, edited and published by a Mr Mark E. Lender and James Kirby Martin, these are the pages we have been provided…

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    Biography Of Kate Barry

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    newlywed couple moved to Walnut Grove, South Carolina, where the couple began their family. They had three children together. Meanwhile her husband Andrew Berry joined the colonist in the war against Great Britain where he became a Captain in the Continental Army. In early 1781, Catherine rode out and warned the town and the militia that the British were coming. Her husband, Brother (Thomas Moore), and several of her brother-in-laws were a few of the lives saved by her heroics. Her and her…

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    1. The PESTLE framework is used to understand the political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental forces affecting an industry and its incumbent organizations: • Political: Singapore Airline is the national air carrier for the company and it represent the country by carrying its national flag thus if the country has any national political problem will have a major impact on the operation of the airline industrial. • Economic: The major effect on Airline business is Fuel and…

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    The battle of Trenton, a battle that changed the way war was viewed. Washington lead his army and ambushed the Hessians. The reason, was his personality and what situation they were in, but how did his leadership and personality played a role in the battle of trenton? Each and every time Washington was out into battle, he ran. Diminishing his supplies each time. Losing men by contracts, supplies by being captured, mens shoes from walking. Soon only 18 gun, 2000 men, some food, no boats, and no…

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