Continental Navy

Underdog- The colonists were the underdogs. We had a weak army and navy. Our colony was hastily organized, as well as our army. We had almost no supplies. The British army was very strong and well-trained. They had many supplies and ammunition. They were exceptionally organized.. They had a smarter army and they knew exactlly what to do. On the other hand, our colonist army was very small and we could not stand up to the Redcoats. But, Washington came up with a strategy. The plan was sneak up…

person that betrayed the patriots during the revolutionary war. He was a patriot himself, but felt like he should fight with the British. “Benedict Arnold was a general during the American Revolutionary War who originally fought for the American Continental Army but defected to the British Army. While a general on the American side, he obtained command of the fort at West Point, New York, and plotted to surrender it to the British forces.” http://izquotes.com/author/benedict-arnold. Benedict…

Before West Point became the military institution that it is today. It served as a vital tactical location for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. General George Washington noticed the significance of the location and stated that West Point was “the most strategic position in America” and knew that it would play a vital role in gaining a strategic advantage against the British. The area along the Hudson River consisted of many hills and offered defensive fields of fire which would…

is held in high regard throughout the United States. He is arguably the most beloved of our Founding Fathers and is still celebrated as a national hero. It is not surprising when one considers the fact that he was both the general that led the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolution and was our first president. He also holds the distinct honor of being the only president to be unanimously elected. The newborn nation that had just broken away from England had no history and it…

slaves and land. This ends up being an ironic part in his life later on. The major role he played in the shaping of America was being elected the commander of the Continental Army. For 8 years he held this position and it ended up being a very good decision on the American’s part. Prior to Washington becoming the leader of the Continental Army, he had never commanded any sort of army in any battlefield. He got the position out of just a handful of candidates. Washington had only led a unit of…

This newfound independence gave the colonists the most important right of all: the right to govern themselves. The Continental Congress directed all the states to create new constitutions (Keene, 122). There were many different views of what a constitutional government should consist of so this was sort of a time of experimentation. Within their first year of independence…

While tension between the British forces in and around Boston and the Colonists continued to mount, no colonist had fired at British soldier that was soon to end in Lexington. The British were aware that the Colonists were stockpiling arms and munitions in Concord and General Gage was determined to seize the arms. The Colonist knew of Gages plans however, and were vigilant. After that came about the most famous ride in American history- that of Paul Revere. Revere was among a small group of…

He would try his hardest to make whatever happen if somebody demands it or not. When he was 46, Morgan resigned from the Continental Army and he returned his home which was Charles Town, Virginia. Daniel Morgan resigned from the army in 1779 because he was ill. Daniel died at his daughters home on his 66th birthday. Can you even imagine dying on your birthday in front of your…

YMCA Did you know that you could spend the night at the YMCA. Yes in the 1880s the YMCA started making hotel like rooms for young men to stay in. The YMCA stands for Young Men's Christian Association but is also called the Y for short. George William was the founder of the first YMCA. George was born on a farm in 1821. George William came to London 20 years later. In June 6, 1844 George William and 11 others founded the first YMCA. 1851 was a big year for the YMCA because there were 24 Y’s…

Alexander Hamilton was born on the island of Nevis, British West Indies on January 11th, 1757. Alex was born to Rachel Fawcett Lavien and John Lavien. John Lavien was an abusive husband so Rachel decided to flee their relationship with Alexander and his brother James who was older. Rachel remarried to James Hamilton. When Alex was 10 his father, James, left them with all his debts for Rachel to deal with. Alexander took his first job when he was only 11. Despite his best efforts Alexander’s…