The most recognizable story as Washington showed Betsy the design for the new flag‚ had a layout of a six-pointed star. She was an excellent seamstress so a six-point star was nothing; in one cut she cuts a perfect star. Amazed Washington gives her the power to sew the first flag to represent the American colonies and their freedom (USHistory). The beginning of the new American sign
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Chapter 4: The American Revolution Section one: the colonies fight for their rights. A. The French and Indian war • Was during the Seven years war. • Fighting over the Ohio river valley • Fighting breaks out over Fort Duquesne • The Albany Conference • The Albany Plan-Mastermind Benjamin Franklin- believed colonies should unite under a central government • Significance- one of the first steps toward colonial unity • Early British defeats • William Pitt • British Victory-Treaty of Paris
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George Washington himself thought it would be in America ’s best interest to avoid forming political parties. But even having said this Washington was already involved in the formation of one of the first political parties in America. In the beginning‚ before the Washington Administration‚ there were no parties; you were either for or against Congress and or independence. When the Constitutional Convention was called we see the first major political party split. The two parties were known as the
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loyal the “Founding Fathers” were to their Constitutional roots. Another event that shook the foundation of the revolutionary generation was the retirement of the most important and one of the only figures in American history in 1796‚ George Washington. The overwhelming sadness that resonated in the political as well as the local and residential atmosphere was soon outweighed by the desire to continue improving the country and bettering it for future generations‚ which helps us to understand
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Army outside and risking frostbite walking through snow. Their spirits low after several defeats‚ the soldiers needed motivation. The British soldiers have been following the Continental Army all the way to New Jersey. Commander-in-chief George Washington had a plan though. He was going to cross the Delaware River and surprise the Hessians. The problem was‚ the army was suffering under terrible conditions. There were many ice storms and the Delaware River was full of several mini glaciers.
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York.[3] He married Elizabeth Phillips and later had a son‚ Robert.[4] He first served in America during the French and Indian War. He served alongside with the unfortunate General Braddock. He also served with Thomas Gage‚ Charles Lee‚ and George Washington.[5] He returned to England after the victory of the British. Gates later resigned as a Major General and moved to Virginia.[6] When Gates was in Virginia‚ he was appointed Adjutant General of the Continental Army. He used his administrative
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very important battle. Yet‚ it was only a total of 90 minutes! It was in a December‚ and it was extremely cold. Only 4 Americans in casualties‚ and a lot of Hessians were killed. In the end‚ General George Washington’s army won. How it all happened‚ is what’s going to be explained. General George had just retreated‚ and decided to cross the river. He had an army of 2400 men‚ and had planned a surprise attack to the Hessians. The journey to crossing the river‚ started at 8:00 P.M. and the weather
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exellency“His Excellency” Book outline Paper In His Excellency‚ George Washington‚ Joseph J. Ellis talks about George Washington’s life. He talks about the events that took place in-between his childhood and the revolt against Great Britain. Joseph especially talks about the major military advantages and disadvantages facing British’s army (90)‚ some of his strategies on how to take down the British (102)‚ and finally how luck was always by his side. Some disadvantages that the colonist had while
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Civil War‚ WWI‚ WWII‚ and the Vietnam War. The oldest branch of the military is the Army. Established on June 14‚ 1775‚ The Second Continental Congress formed the Continental Army as a means for the thirteen colonies to fight Great Britain. George Washington was elected Commander-In-Chief of the still forming Army and would soon lead the colonies to victory and independence from Britain. The army is the key component to the U.S. Armed Forces as they provide land forces wherever and whenever they’re
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1776 by David McCullough “Liberty‚ when it begins to take root‚ is a plant of rapid growth.” This quote in a letter to James Madison‚ from George Washington‚ on March 2nd‚ 1788‚ explains that once the push for liberty comes through and change is made‚ it is like the snowball effect. At this point of the war‚ there were constant losses for the Continental Army they were lacking faith and hope for their liberty. The soldier’s enlistments were also very near to their end and time was going by fast;
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