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Serious Counterintelligence Mistakes During the Revolutionary War During the Revolutionary War counterintelligence was a critical component to a successful war. The Patriots and The British both had counterintelligence methods used in the Revolutionary War. Although they both used counterintelligence, many of the methods they used backfired. In the book Spies, Patriots, and Traitors: American Intelligence in the Revolutionary War by Kenneth A. Daigler, he explains the mistakes made by the…

George Washington is a name that 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…

Revolutionary DBQ A revolution is an event that forever changes the life and politics of a certain people. These revolutions often have different degrees that they go to, from little change at all to very radical. The Revolutionary War that occurred in the United States is an example of a revolution that was very radical. This war forever altered the social, political, and economic structure of the colonies, illustrating how radical the revolution really was. The American Revolution was…

Sewing the Stars and Stripes We have seen many things made for the first time, but by far the most iconic may be the first official sewn flag of the United States. Betsy Ross was the woman that did just that. Ross had other accomplishments besides this but the flag was by far her most iconic achievement. Throughout Ross’ lifetime came many hardships and struggles. Today Ross is seen as an iconic woman figure in history. Betsy Ross was born in Pennsylvania and remained there most of her life.…

The American Revolution political upheaval that took place between 1765 and 1783, and involved a long series of battles and major events which shook the relationship between England and thirteen colonies. The American Revolution, also known as the War of American Independence, paved a path to freedom and independence for the thirteen colonies from their mother country England. Colonists were fed up with England and its unruly laws, acts, and taxes, which fueled the American Revolution. One of…

The book “Andrew Jackson and the Search for Vindication” was very hard to read; however it was interesting to learn about why Andrew Jackson did what he did. The thesis statement gives a very clear point to what the whole book is going to be about before one actually reads the book. Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States of America, and he was fairly liked. He had his issues just like any other president though. This critique should help readers learn why James C. Curtis…

It is the minds of powerful and brilliant thinkers from every era of history that have led to the world we live in today. James Madison made a positive impact on the United States through his many political actions. During the Constitutional Convention, Madison created the Virginia plan. While he was the secretary of state, he acquired the Louisiana Territory. While he was the fourth president of the United States, he lead the country defiantly against the British during the War of 1812. While…

George Washington was born in 1732 in Virginia. His mother was Mary Ball and his father, Augustine Washington. In 1743 his father died. He inherited 10 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,…

The beginning battles of the Revolution, such as the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge and the Battle of Lexington and Concord, were a key morale boost for the Patriots in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. The Battle of Lexington and Concord occurred on April 19, 1775. However, before the Battle of Lexington and Concord came to be, representatives of the colonists gathered for the First Continental Congress in Massachusetts. As the meeting adjourned, the colonies decided to…

Patrick Henry was a man that was an American attorney,planter,and politician. He was also a orator for the Declaration of Independence, and a Founding Father. He did many things in his lifetime that went down in history from leading the Opposition to the Stamp Act to giving one of the best American speeches in the History of America. That speech was the “Give me Liberty…or give me Death!” speech. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjwonvar-3g) When Henry was 15 he ran a store for his Dad. Though…