First Continental Congress

Have you ever thought about how the American Revolution got started? The battle at Lexington and Concord is the first major battle of the American Revolution. It was known as the “Shot heard around the world,” because no one knows who took the first shot. In the Lexington and Concord battle there was 700 British and 77 Militiamen. It took place in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy, and Cambridge, near Boston. It all…

Franco-American army was going to launch an attack on New York. From September 2nd to the 4th the Americans and French soldiers marched through Philadelphia, during this time, the American soldiers stated that they did not want to be paid with the worthless Continental paper currency, instead they wanted one months pay in coin and would not leave Maryland until…

I am a British thread producer at Cromford Mill in the late 1770s during the time of the American Revolutionary War. A multitude of British soldiers stationed overseas are fighting for, and hopefully going to sustain our power over the American colonies. The prime minister is currently Frederick North, however, the majority of citizens usually refer to him as Lord North, which represents courtesy of his leadership abilities. My husband, Charlie, is in battle, leaving the children and I…

During the American Revolution, brave soldiers signed up to fight or die for their right to have freedom from the tyrannical grip that England had on America. General George Washington, leader of the Continental Army, led the nation to victory. However, he did not just have help from his army of valiant soldiers. General Washington also had the assistance of completely normal citizens who were appointed to gather information from the British that would be critical to aiding the general. Some of…

Kaitlyn Hake 8th Grade english Mrs. King November 24, 2015 The Battle of Bunker Hill “Don’t fire till you see the whites of their eyes,” General Prescott reportedly told his men at The Battle of Bunker Hill, on June 17, 1775 as they seen a line of redcoats coming closer. General Prescott gave the command thinking about their low supply of ammunition and at the sight of many redcoats were approaching. The leaders, causes, and effects were important to The Battle of Bunker Hill. In the battle…

relations with Native Americans. Both of the states could send 2 delegates to Congress but they had only one vote. The Delegates from 7 of the 13 states had to be present to establish a quorum and conduct business. The delegates could not erve more than 6 years and were elected a one year term.…

Shays’ Rebellion is a very controversial topic to discuss. There are many event that lead up to this famous rebellion. Daniel Shay led many farmers to rebel against tax collectors. The American Revolution made conflict begin among many. After fighting, Daniel Shay came home and then led this famous rebellion. With Shays’ Rebellion, there were many questions and opinions then and also now. Daniel Shays Daniel Shays was born in 1747, being the second child out of (what would be) six children. His…

In 1796, after phrAses because the first president of America, George Washington addressed the American humans for the final time. It was called the Farewell Address. This speech became written within the 1796, a term described via the Yankee Revolution and inception of america. All through this era George Washington turned into a cherished and respected public figure among people. He becomes a role version and the concept of as the father of the us. as a result of his reputation, Washington…

of. Washington’s leadership also helped create some of the rules of presidency and helped define the president of the United States forever. As George Washington was the first president of the United States, he was in uncharted territory and was the primary rule maker for presidency. In Kenneth T. Walsh’s article he said “his first 100 days were important because everything he did set a standard for his successors and for the country at large.” This shows how Washington had to create standards…

American Revolutionary war. He was most commonly known for his victory over British ships near the east coast of England. When the American Revolutionary war began, John Paul Jones went to Philadelphia and was recruited to be a lieutenant in the new Continental Navy (John Paul Jones.). In 1779 he became captain of the Bonhomme Richard. "I have not yet begun to fight!" was the famous reply of Captain John Paul when he was told to surrender as he and his crew engaged in a desperate battle with a…