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    Young Yorktown The battle of Yorktown is a battle like no other. The battle is the battle that finally won the colonists freedom. There are many important things to know about the battle of Yorktown like who were the leaders of both sides who won. The war and what were the outcomes of the war. This piece will tell you all about that and help you learn more about the battle of Yorktown. Proud people (Notice in this picture how George Washington is on his horse and the…

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    Revolutionary War In 1776, Washington was guarding the city of New York with his army of 28,000 men. General William Howe’s army, composed of several British regiments and upwards of 9,000 German mercenaries, took New York from Washington with ease. George Washington’s army over the long winter months, dwindled to a mere 3,000 volunteers. Because of this lack of troops, Washington resulted to guerilla warfare, avoiding direct combat. At the start of the Revolutionary War, many wealthy merchants…

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    The Patriot

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    one being Benjamin’s when the British army recovers after a brutal battle, and the other being his sister-in-law’s plantation while Travington is trying to search for Benjamin’s family. The battles during the movie were The Battle of Camden, The Siege of Charlestown (not shown on screen but talked about), The Battle of Yorktown, and the climax battle which is a mix of two different battles (Battle of Cowpens and the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.) that will be explained later. The historical…

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    The day the Murrah Federal building was bombed was a traumatic day here in Oklahoma.Not just for the people personally affected but everyone as a community. Timothy McVeigh tookover 100 innocent lives that day because he was angry at the government. However, he quicklybecame a perfect example as to how strong our country truly is and how justice will be served.At 9:02am, on April 19, 1995, people’s lives changed forever (history.com staff). Outsidethe Alfred P. Murrah Federal building in…

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    A once very successful war hero turns to treason, for nothing else but money. That is Benedict Arnold a man who was an American General in the American Revolution. He lived a lavish lifestyle of a somewhat high ranking General. This was still not enough for Arnold though, but why would he betray the Continental Army like that. To know this you will need to learn more about Benedict Arnold. January 14, 1741, Norwich, CT the day Benedict Arnold was born one of the greatest traitor not only in…

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    Battle of the Brandywine - September 11, 1777 In 1777, General Howe brought his army to the Chesapeake intending to take Philidelphia. To delay the fall of the city Washington marched to Wilmington. On September 9th 1777 Washington positioned his army behind Brandywine Creek at Chadds Ford. The British were expected to march west from Kennett Square to carry out the frontal assault. Pennsylvania militia were posted to the left of Chadds Ford, and continentals were posted in the centre opposite…

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    Joseph Gerling Mrs. King ELA 7th Hour 18 January 2017 The Battle of Flamborough head In 1779, the American War of Independence was at its height and Spain and France had joined forces with the Americans against Britain starting the Battle of Flamborough Head. Spain and France's assistance at sea was beneficial because America's navy was very small and weak compared to the British. This naval battle has many causes, some leaders, events and results. There are many causes for the Battle of…

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    BANG! The last shots of muskets fired and finally stopped after the French and American alliance defeated the British at Yorktown. The Americans were able to fight off and defeat the mighty British empire. With their heads held high, the Americans were now independent and free from British rule. The Americans were able to win the war with the help of the French alliance and by their drive and will to fight for independence. The French alliance was one of the main causes for why the Americans…

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    British attack Charleston, South Carolina on March 29, 1780. The battle of Charleston was a conflict between Great Britain and the American colonies in North America during the Revolutionary War. This battle took place in Charleston, South Carolina(‘’Americans suffer worst defeat of revolution of Charleston’’). Nevertheless, this battle happened because the British believed that the Southern colonies were full of American loyalist waiting for British authorities to liberate them from patriot…

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    A boomerang was originally used for a tool to kill animals when there were no guns. The boomerang it supposed to come back to you after you throw it so you can use it over and over. The wooden ones are the original ones but they come in plastic too sometimes. Some are cheap but they still can work. Also a boomerang can be used to hunt and kill animals. Most boomerangs were utilized by gatherings of individuals in Australia. These weapons, now and then called "toss sticks" or "kylies", were…

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