1776 written by David McCullough outlines how George Washington as commander of the American army come to defeat in the unpleasant and robust year of 1776. George Washington had led an army of Americans from roots that stemmed ubiquitously throughout‚ for whom most of which had no training and experience on the battleground. As the year was coming to the end George understood the real power of the British‚ who had chased him from New York when George was about to cross the Delaware River and capture
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The Battle of Saratoga took place during 1777; this battle was between the American and the British. The Battle of Saratoga was a major turning point for both countries mostly because this battle was fought for the freedom of the American colonies and for France to become allies with America. During the war many other nations supported the Americans with food‚ money and most importantly with a powerful Navy. Since the American Revolution began the British were the most powerful nation‚ but the
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to kill General George Washington. All that Samuel knew was about the plot and that the killer’s name began with the letter T. So‚ Phoebe travels to General’s home. She posed as a maid. 2 very important people in the story‚ Pompey and the cook‚ greet Phoebe at the door. After about two months serving as a maid‚ Phoebe hears big news from her father while she is at the lake or ocean. She meets her father everyday at the market‚ to inform him of any weird behaviors at General George Washington’s home
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was known as‚ “the one who invented tradition as he went along.” The greatest president of the United States from 1789-1836 was George Washington. He was the first president of the United States and started great traditions. He took his job very seriously during his time. He was in term from 1789-1797 and contributed too many extraordinary events. George Washington led troops in the Revolutionary War in 1775 as commander of chief‚ before he became president. He then led troops in the Whiskey
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Adams is he jails and deports immigrants and this is known as his alien acts. In addition to his cons‚ Adams was criticized on his idea to eliminate voting which lost his popularity almost entirely. Adams may have had to live in the footsteps of George Washington’s failures and weaknesses but John Adams has done popular acts as a leader to be known as strengths. One strength which Adams had which was not popular‚ Adams elected peace with France opposed to declaring war with them. This may not be
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government after the adoption of the Constitution. [Thomas Jefferson‚ George Washington] Intro: Several contributions were made by both Thomas Jefferson and George Washington in creating a stable government after the Constitution was made. Although they were from different political parties‚ both were able to offer a variety of contributions that helped to increase the reliability of the government. George Washington was able to set many precedents because he was the first president to
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surviving a winter. The time spent was hard and treacherous‚ but it helped shape the men into something great. Valley Forge was the low point of the war‚ but the height of the Revolution‚ maybe even high enough to lead it. December 19‚ 1777 George Washington led around 11‚000 men into Valley Forge‚ Pennsylvania‚ shortly after the battles of Germantown and Brandywine. The war was in shambles and British Redcoats occupied Philadelphia. All hope seemed lost‚ but the army did not crumble. Instead
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Today Americans view Christopher Columbus and George Washington as heros and founders of the United States of America. I am going to start with George Washington because he was my favorite. Geroge Washington was our first president of the United States of America. He was born February 22‚ 1732‚ in Pope’s Creek‚ Virginia. He had equivelant of an elementary school education. Even though he didn’t have much of an education he still became the first president and led our nation for eight years in
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have been so well prepared to engage the enemy and win in decisive battles. Long before the conception of organizations like the National Security Agency (NSA)‚ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) ‚ George Washington served as the chief intelligence officer and spymaster of our nation. He headed a covert ring of spies who ’s intel‚ bravery and for some‚ ultimate sacrifice would help shape the outcome of the war. There were many rings of spies during this
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American history. Serving under George Washington‚ Charles Lee participated in a number of battles. However‚ history says Charles Lee was treacherous to the cause‚ all the while that he was in command during that time; he was 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
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