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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…

Rather than losing his entire army to the British, Washington ordered the army to retreat to Brooklyn Heights. Several hundred men from Maryland, who would later become known as the Maryland 400, held off the British while the army retreated. Many of them were killed. British Instead of destroying off the Americans, the British leaders stopped the attack. They didn't want to unnecessarily to put British troops in the same situation they faced at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The British troops…

him to study ministry. John Adams got his Masters degree in 1758 and was then let into the bar. John did a lot of great things before, during, and after his presidency. Mister Adams was one of our country's founding fathers. John was George Washington’s Vice President and America’s Second President. During his presidency he solved an undeclared war between France and Great Britain. John also attended both the First and Second Continental Congresses. Before he swore to presidency…

The American Revolution or the U.S War of Independence occurred from 1775-83. There were tensions between the British crown representing the colonial government and the 13 North American states colonized by the Great Britain. The war led to the declaration of USA independence that also marked the need of Britain colonial rule over North America. Indeed, it had other effects like treaty of Paris, bill of rights, constitutional confederation and many more. The primary causes of the revolutionary…

George Washington, Spymaster is a well known book written by Thomas Allen. This book takes place in the late 1700’s during the American Revolution George Washington Spymaster, Thomas Allen looks at some of the culvert techniques used by President George during the Revolutionary War. This award winning National Geographic book presents the unreported stories behind the American Revolution. George Washington, Spymasters is a remarkable and amusing record of the most essential parts of our…