Prisoners in the American Revolutionary War

would deal with the Intolerable Acts. Nearly a year later, battle sparked between the colonists and British at Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolution. Congress, wanting to avoid war, sent King George III the Olive Branch Petition asking for the peaceful recognition of American Rights. King George denied and declared war on the colonies. Battle with the number one army in the world was serious so Congress met again on July 4, 1776 at the Second Continental Congress…

The Seven Years’ War in North America. The Seven Years War was known as the French and British War lasted from 1744 to 1763. It was fought between the American and English colonists in North America. It changes the relation between the British and Americans through political, economic, and ideological. Politically the colonies were not happy because they cannot expand west anymore. Economically, they were not happy with the British because they place all taxes on them and ideologically because…

diary entries and personal letters from the Revolutionary War era.…

connections with the Native Americans. The English however were…

The American Revolution came to pass due to a strong urge for political change. William Paine and Thomas Jefferson both took different approaches towards the issue, but the goal was the same: American independence. In “Common Sense” written by William Paine, he challenges and questions the laws set by Great Britain’s government. Not only does his straightforward dialect allow commoners to understand the context, he also separates common society from the government by using contrasting figurative…

reading of the book “Notorious Benedict Arnold” by Steve Sheinkin, it is clear that Benedict Arnold was an amazing hero in the Revolutionary War for the continental army. Time After time Arnold shows himself to be selfless and courageous in fighting certain battles against the much more advanced and experience British military, despite the overwhelming odds of defeat for the American armies. While reading the book, many different opportunities are developed on how Arnold has made himself out to…

Mount Vernon Mount Vernon is a mansion in Virginia that George Washington created. The Washington family had ownership of the estate for a long time, but the Mount Vernon Ladies Association, from South Carolina, now owns it. It is an iconic eighteenth century home of America, and it is a great place to learn about George Washington and his family. Mount Vernon is about fifteen miles south of Washington DC. Its address is 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. This mansion sits on a high bluff…

American Revolution Compare and Contrast Essay Thomas Jefferson once wrote in the Declaration of Independence: “All men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. The American and French revolution were both similar and different. During the 1760’s the American revolution was formed. During the 1780’s the French revolution was formed. In this essay I will be comparing both revolutions. This includes focusing on what lead to the revolutions and…

The American Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen were both written as statements of independence toward the people’s respective kings, King George and King Louis XVI. While they feature some similitudes, they also contain remarkable differences concerning tone, language, and rights guaranteed. It is important to note that these revolutionary documents’ roots originated with European Enlightenment concepts. Such concepts focused on reason, liberty,…

Paul wasn’t a unique hero before the battle of Lexington. When you may ask? The poem mentions the date April 18, 1775. The poem goes right when Paul is planning out the plan for a signal if the British come by land or if they come by sea. Who you may ask? Paul Revere, his friend, and the colonists helping them. What was happening you may ask? Paul was waiting impatiently for the signals. As soon as he saw the signals he got on his horse and rode off to the village and alarmed everyone…