Delaware Valley

During the American Revolution, the Colonial Patriots managed to come out victorious, even though they were underdogs, fighting the largest power in the world at the time. They were at a significant disadvantage because of the small size of their fighting branches, the army and navy. Britain, on the other hand, had the largest navy in the world along with many weapons that could be used for war. The Patriots were able to make significant progress in the American Revolution because of their…

the war took place, Washington lost 2,800 men, and retreated across the Delaware River into Pennsylvania. However, the Americans were not done. Believing that he would soon win the war, General Howe stationed his troops in Trenton and Princeton for the winter, leaving them mortally exposed. This would give the Americans the advantage of a lifetime. On December 24, 1776, General George Washington led his army across the Delaware River and surprise attacked the British army at Trenton, where the…

The Dutch settled in New Netherland, which extended from (today’s states) the upstate New York down to the south of Delaware (Jones 33). As these groups settled in their part of the northeastern coastal region of America, the Native Indian tribes were gradually pushed away from their original territory. The English and Dutch had their own different approach to settling…

Would you risk your own life to have freedom for everyone? The American Revolutionary War in 1775-1783 was a historic moment in American history. It signaled America’s stand for its freedom from the English monarchy and to retain the rights that has slowly developed upon their stay in the country. Many lives have been sacrificed to have peace with Britain. Although many battles happened throughout the country, several groups, such as the men and the women, aided the American Revolutionary War…

American Revolutionary War Jacob Miller At 22 years of age, Jacob Miller took up arms in the fight for independence. Jacob enlisted in July of 1775 in Northampton County, in the State of Pennsylvania. It was there, that he joined the 1st Pennsylvanian Regiment and served in a company commanded by Captain Charles Craig. Jacob served with this company for one year, after which he was regularly discharged. Immediately following his discharge, Jacob enlisted in the newly formed Baxter 's…

I was accepted into Delaware Valley University about two weeks after applying and they gave me enough money to pay for about a year and a half of being there. The next thing was applying to about 7 colleges. Most students only apply to a few colleges because that is all that they…

To win the Revolutionary War, there were three crucial factors. First, the unity was solidified when the rebellious consciousness was aroused thus uniting the Americans against the British. Secondly, it was the American military force that translated into action the thoughts of rebellion. (S,109)Lastly, the logistic supports from the grassroots allowed the army to fight without worrying about the food shortages. (A5)These factors which constantly affected each other made the united Americans…

The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the state of Arizona in the United States. It is contained within and managed by Grand Canyon National Park, the Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, the Hualapai Tribal Nation, the Havasupai people and the Navajo Nation. President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery. The Grand…

started with the English and French struggles to take over in Ohio Valley. The last part of the French and Indian war, Washington went back to Mount Vernon, after he resigned. During this period when he wasn't in the military, he was selected to be one of Virginia's seven delegates. They voted to ban the importation of goods subject to British taxes ("The French and Indian War"). George's determination to go through the Delaware River on in December predicted the troubles that came up and the…

The battle of July 1-3, 1863 was fought at a town called, Gettysburg, which was the intersection of the principle streets, in Pennsylvania, while Gen. Lee was gone to Maryland and Pennsylvania through Virginia 's Shenandoah Valley. The fight was a serial of forth and back of their past positions between the armed forces. Armed force of Potomac (90,000 men under Gen. George G. Meade) and the Confederate armed force (75,000 man of Northern Virginia Army under Gen. Robert E. Lee) met up in a three…