Continental Navy

The role of a leader is an incredibly vital and often challenging job. With leadership comes the responsibility to set an example for followers, provide direction for the masses, and work with fellow leaders improve current situations. However, with the task of leadership also comes the unfortunate matter involving the misuse of power. Too often in history individuals have used said power to turn against those they were meant to protect. While there is a substantial time gap between the two,…

until . . . the aggressor begs pardon." Many duels ended without bloodshed, as the Code allowed for the apologies between the principals at several points so everybody could go home alive.[7] At the same time the Irish Code Duello became popular, Continental officers were improving in competence through battle and in training at Valley Forge. The more competent officers became, the more they began to consider themselves military professionals who commanded an extra measure of respect. This…

Even though Benedict Arnold is a known synonym for the word “traitor,” what he has done for the United States before he became a traitor is impressive. People might say that a traitor is a traitor, but the past matters. Arnold was a memorable and skilled person that impressed his allies and enemies more than once. Without him in the beginning of the American Revolution, the Americans would have had a really hard time. He cheered for the soldiers to stand and fight but he was also known for his…

With the current issues involving America in the present day, the country has failed to fully take note of the warnings of George Washington. Various public figures have time and again echoed the ideals in the Declaration of Independence as well as those advocated by the founding fathers of the nation. Of all the ideals, party systems, foreign policy, power as well as religion are at the center of what an ideal America should be. America is, however, great, but it falls short of the very ideals…

The Ride of Sybil ludington she took her horse star and rode down to Danbury,Connecticut Sybil Ludington lived on a farm near New York. It was April 1777. Sybil’s father was a captain in the militia. One night a messenger arrived with urgent news. The British where planning a surprise attack! The farmers had to be warned! “Let me!” Sybil pleaded. “I can ride as well as any man.” So it was agreed. Sybil was given the job of calling the farmers to fight. With the reins in one hand and a big…

An inexperienced group of volunteer colonists defeated the British by George Washington’s great leadership abilities. George Washington trained his men to be in union, instead of looking at each other like strangers. George also encouraged his men by reminding them that they were fighting to create a republic where men could govern themselves. George Washington always had a plan. He knew his soldiers had to be prepared, even if it meant they had to experience harsh conditions like cold weather…

South Carolina about one year into the American Revolution, 1776. A widower named Benjamin Martin runs a plantation containing free slaves and has a family of seven. One day he is called to Charlestown to take part in a vote about supporting the continental army and rules against it fearing war against Great Britain. While at Charlestown,…

Margaret (Peggy) Shippen Arnold was the wife of the American traitor Benedict Arnold, these two leaked American military information to the British during the American Revolution. The Revolution that was supposed to set the colonies free from Great Britain's rule. Peggy was at first thought of as innocent in the treason but was later found that not only did she comply she even helped infiltrate the plan. Margaret Shippen also known as Peggy grew up in wealth, with a father as a lawyer and two…

On September 5, 1638, the future fourteenth King Louis that France would see in it’s history, was born in St.-Germain-en-Laye, France. This would later be found out to be an important date to one of the most influential and longest reigning kings in France. He was born to King Louis XII of France and Anne of Austria. The reign of King Louis XIII would soon be gone from the memories of citizens and a new King would rule over France for over 70 years. His name was Louis-Dieudonné and he would…

Scottish kilts are known as the national dress of Scotland. They’re a highly-recognized form of dress, known worldwide. There are deep cultural/historical roots in the country of Scotland, and kilts are viewed as a sacred symbol of patriotism and honour. The term “kilt” is sourced from the ancient Norse word kjilt (which means pleated, and refers to clothing that is tucked around the body.) The history of the kilt stretches back to at least towards the end of the 16th century. The kilt first…