True-False Where the statement is true‚ circle T; where it is false‚ circle F. 1. T F George Washington was chosen commander of the American army primarily because of his military abilities and experience. 2. T F Following the Battle of Bunker Hill‚ King George made one last attempt at reconciliation with his American subjects and their Continental Congress. 3. T F The American invasion of Canada in 1775 was based in part on the false belief that oppressed French Canadians would rise up
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of this revolution. “Common Sense” gives American an idea of what they want and what they are fighting for‚ “A government of our own is our natural right”. Thomas Paine uses this idea to explain the future of America. British can won the war with an army‚ but they can never conquer an idea. The third turning point is the Trenton and Princeton Battle. Jan. 3. 1777‚ Washington and Nathaniel Green defeated Lord Cornwallis and the Germans at Princeton and Trenton. This is one of a few victories of American
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country has ever had. Washington faced hatred on his military leadership of the Continental Army. To the men of “The Conway Cabal‚” Washington was not the right man to be leading the major
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David McCullough’s 1776 is a well written book‚ starting with its title. It’s a story about the war‚ yet no actual fighting happens for most of the book. George Washington is often diminished compared to other characters in the book‚ and readers almost feel sorry for the usually infamous characters such as the loyalists‚ Hessians‚ and even King George III. Another surprise is that David McCullough‚ best known for Rushmore-size biographies of underrated presidents‚ wrestles America’s founding year
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the problem could be solved in a more peaceful way. After much debate it was decided that South Carolina would help support the creation of an army. His oldest son Gabriel wanted to sign up to join the army much to his father’s protest. Gabriel told his father that he intended to sign up no matter what he said. Then an account of Gabriel’s time in the army is shown as he fights in the north and said he would be heading to South Carolina to stop General Cornwallis. That morning Gabriel comes home wounded
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Gondor from Lord of the Rings and the United States Army; what exactly do all these people in fiction‚ history or even modern day share? They all share the idea of having written law governing their people’s actions and decisions. The Army is no different. If someone were to read all of Army doctrine it would begin at Army Doctrine Publication 1: The Army. The first reference publication‚ The Army Profession‚ which comes with it‚ describes the Army profession with five essential characteristics as
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One instance was‚at the time of the second continental congress Washington had been nominated to head a national army. Though‚ many people saw and believed him to be a good leader‚ others though that he might use the army to become a dictator. He eventually put all those worries to rest when he reminded everyone that when he became a soldier he "did not lay aside the citizen" . Washington
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United States Army regulations are very important. Being a member of the United States Army is a job that must be done correctly by the men and woman who chose to answer the call of duty. These regulations must be followed by all personnel enlisted or officer. These regulations also must be followed by all branches of the army whether you are national guard‚ reserve‚ or active. These regulations are also very important even when you are still in training. If they are not followed it can greatly
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Washington: The Indispensible Man P1 George Washington was born into the British lineage; he took on the principles of what America knows as independence. He became the leader of the Revolutionary Army. In due course he also became the first president of the United States of America. The author of “Washington: The Indispensible Man” discuses Washington’s love life‚ feelings‚ and his habits. The book also gives a great perspective on not just Washington the legendary president but
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acting in bad faith toward the Americans. His influence in the army was‚ at all times‚ mischievous (General Charles Lee: Traitor of the American Revolution). To the British‚ Charles Lee was a traitor who turned on England to fight under George Washington. Due to Charles Lee’s treacherous actions against America‚ it would lead to his downfall in the following years. Born in England to an aristocratic family‚ Lee had already joined the army at the age of 12‚ and in the 1750 ’s was sent to colonial America
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