George Washington

officer that fought in the American Revolution. He is the most-known polish name in the entire United States because he aided the Americans in the defeat of the British. He did many things that helped the American defeat the British, such as saving George Washington's life, leading the army during many battles, and doing many other extraordinary things. That is why he is known as the "Hero of the American Revolution". If he did not participate in the American revolution, it would have been…

joined the Continental Army and gained the respect of General Nathaniel Greene. Green put in a good word for Hamilton and George Washington moved Hamilton to being his personal secretary, which is what he was at the time he wrote this letter. Then, Hamilton was elected to be a member of the Continental Congress in 1782 and was named First Secretary of the Treasury during George Washington’s presidency. Hamilton highly supported having…

British, one of the most superlative members of the Culper Spy Ring was Anna Smith Strong, who was the vital communication link for Abraham Woodhull to provide information on British activities to Caleb Brewster, who then reported to General George Washington. Her actions solidified the Culper Spy Ring and the information discovered, while also ensuring the safety and integrity of the Culper Spy…

under George Washington’s Administration (“Jefferson,” 2006). However, before being identified as Jefferson County, the first President of the United States, George Washington, surveyed the region when he was only sixteen years old (“Jefferson,” 2006). Impressed by the area, Washington purchased land in 1750 near Bullskin Run. As the years progressed he continued to buy land in the eastern panhandle region, and, at one time, owned about 2,300 acres (“Jefferson,” 2006). Nonetheless, George…

why i'm staying and this is why. I will stay and fight for my country because I am healthy unlike many other soldiers here, and if there was any way I want to die it would be to die fighting for the freedom of my people and my country. With George Washington and our leader I believe us, the american colonist, can push through the hard times and defeat the winter at Valley forge. Unlike many others I am still healthy which means I can continue to fight my hardest…

Martha Dandridge (Custis) Washington: Martha Dandridge (Custis) Washington was born on the Chestnut Grove Plantation in New Kent County, Virginia on June 2, 1731. Although there is no surviving records tradition describes her as a small woman, less than five feet tall with dark brown hair. She was fiercely dedicated to her country and served in a myriad of ways. In 1750 and at the youthful age of 19, Martha married Daniel Parke Custis. Together they resided at a mansion known as the “White House…

patriots do the right thing, fighting the british. I think they were, the patriots did the right thing. King George taxed them without even letting the people vote for it. They were already paying taxes which affected a lot of people, and now they have to pay even more taxes. They were right to do these things, because they need to stop the taxes. Chapter One King George: King George III thought that the colonists of the new world owed him something because he protected the colonists by…

served as a Captain of the New York Independent Artillery Company. In March of 1777, Hamilton was appointed by General George Washington to become one of his secretaries and aide-de-camps with the rank of lieutenant colonel. This honor was done for Hamilton’s successful service as the Continental Army retreated, though New Brunswick, New Jersey. As the war progressed, Washington would send his military aides on challenging assignments with ever-increasing responsibilities. Hamilton left the…

On June 1775, Congress made George Washington to control the Continental Army taking down the British in Boston. Knowing that he had little experience in controlling conventional armies, Washington made prove to be a good leader of the American military forces during the Revolutionary war. Knowing that he lost more battles than he won, George Washington followed a winning strategy that influenced victories at the Battle of Trenton and Yorktown. Washington’s greatest war what started his legacy…

issues that George Washington had to overcome to secure his ultimate victory in 1783. The book also describes the first year of the American Revolution, especially the triumph of Boston and the failure at New York and the successful attack on Trenton. The author details the challenges of creating and maintaining an army and then developing and drilling the militia that will be disciplined in the field of battle. I will focus on three areas that were major issues that General George Washington…