Revolutionary

The Battle of Trenton was an imperative success to be had for the entire success of the revolutionary war. The battle of Trenton was a great validation for the colonists that the continental army could really defeat the British and Hessians. This was a great militaristic achievement, further showing the brilliance of George Washington and the military leadership of the patriots. This swayed the opinions of some loyalists, further backing the continental army. This support allowed the continental…

Seven-Year War Effect on the Revolutionary War Even thought they took place about eleven years apart the French and Indian War had a large effect and set up one of the main reasons for the revolution. The French and Indian War largely impacted the future as it gave the Colonies a fighting force full of veterans and other experienced soldiers ready to fight for what they believe in. The French and Indian War gave the colonist knowledge of guerilla warfare tactics that were commonly employed…

The Worst Counterintelligence Mistakes during the Revolutionary War During the Revolutionary War, both sides were using intelligence against each other, but they were also using counter intelligence. Both the Patriots and the British made mistakes involving their counter intelligence operations. The Patriots group called the Mechanics did not use good security methods to keep the British out. The British decided to send a detailed map of the Boston Harbor all of their positions to Washington.…

The Rex Brothers in the Revolutionary War. Wilhelm Rex was our families direct link to the third generation in America. The family detested war but reluctantly joined the cause once the British Armies invaded Pennsylvania and headed for the Rex families farms. Wilhelm and his brothers Daniel and Peter took their oath of allegiances to the American cause in 1777, just before the battle of German town. Later, Daniel Rex enlist for two short, three month tours. In 1778, he marches…

Out of all the persons or events in this chapter, I personally believe that the formation of the First Continental Congress is the most significant. The congress was responsible for many things that helped to influence the revolutionary war including: writing a Declaration of Rights, creating The Association, and creating money. This Congress was formed after the British Parliament passed the "Intolerable Acts", and the men that were in this group, spent weeks trying to think of what to do,…

Before our states became unified under one Constitution, there were colonies, and the British Parliament. When tyranny took its toll on the colonists, a revolution for the people began, called the American Revolution. If this revolution were to fail, America would never see independence from Britain. Many contributions to the revolution allowed it to succeed, including Britain’s trouble fighting a war from thousands of miles away, and the colonist determination, to win. Important figures lead…

different weapons were used in the Revolutionary War. Each side of the war preferred different tactics. With different tactics came different weapons, and each weapon had its positives and negatives. Wars usually require weapons, soldiers, and tactics; with war comes threats and reasons for fighting. Some of the weapons used in the war were flintlock muskets, rifles, bayonets, hanger swords, and hunting swords(Linda Alchin). The primary gun of the Revolutionary War was the flintlock musket(The…

The Battle of Saratoga was called the turning point in the Revolutionary War. The reason why it was called the turning point in the Revolutionary War was the success at Saratoga gave France the confidence in the American cause to enter the war as an American ally.The Battle of Saratoga was a shocking victory in the American Revolution and helped secure the independence of the United States of America . The Battle of Saratoga was in the fall of 1777. British Lieutenant General John…

A critique on post-revolutionary America, Rip Van Winkle wakes up twenty years in the future and discovers exactly what he once knew, his house, town, and faces aged. However, America has usurped the British troops and overthrown the government, which Rip discovers as he explores his town after his journey through time. Scholars claim that the intent in subtly criticize the new American power, and demonstrate through Rip that pre-revolution America was not what history suggests (Pearce 1).…

Founding Brothers The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph Ellis Founding Brothers The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph Ellis gives us six insightful vignettes of leaders of the early American Republic. The author reminds us that the founders did not know whether their creation would last. They did know that it was historic, that it was fragile and that it was a bold experiment. We have to judge them and their actions in that context, in light of what they knew not what has since come to be…