Book Review on: 1776 by David McCullough The Non-Fiction Historical Book 1776 By David McCullough is a historically accurate and in depth view of The American Revolution; starting from The Battle of Bunker Hill‚ Boston‚ Brooklyn‚ New York‚ Fort Washington‚ and ending its Analysis at the Battle of Trenton in 1776. There are many fascinating features‚ trends‚ themes‚ and characteristics used in 1776 that make the book a fluent and enjoyable read. Also the book gives a very detailed and informative
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Alexander Hamilton was a very bright man of his time. He lived from 1755-1804‚ and had a large impact on the country. Lots of his influences are still relevant to this day. Not only was he in the artillery at the outbreak of war‚ but he created the Bank of America. Over all of that‚ he was also highly favored by the people and even the president. No one can deny that the banking system is huge and very important to our country. Hamilton initially established the proposal for a Bank of America
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Booker T. Washington High School and the High School for the Engineering Professions Summer Reading Assignment AP U.S. History and AP U.S. Government 2013 . The summer assignment is because of the time constraints placed in covering the immense content in APUSH over nine months and AP Government in one semester. To allow for more of an in depth study of the various periods of American history/ government‚ it is necessary to cover the first part during the summer. You will be tested over the
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because they were treated poorly by the king. There were many famous patriots. “Some of them became presidents such as Thomas Jefferson‚ who wrote the Declaration of Independence and John Adams. Perhaps the most famous patriot at the time was George Washington who led the Continental Army and later became the first President of the United States.
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American Revolution The American Revolution‚ also known as the Revolutionary War‚ was one of the most significant events in American history. Without it‚ the United States of America may not have come into existence. It was a long way in the making‚ so there were some ups and downs pertaining to this war. One of which was the disadvantages the American colonies had to face. It was a very tough war‚ but the outcome was the beginning of the American dream. The colonists had much anger toward
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battles.com‚ The army suffered another defeat at the battle of Germantown just north of Philadelphia so General George Washington and his continental army entered Valley Forge‚ just miles away‚ where they would camp for the winter and prepare for battle with the return of warm weather.Early into the six- month camp‚ there was hunger‚ disease‚ and hopelessness. General George Washington was lost in hope as he watched his army quickly fall apart. This is how the army got a backbone‚ by suffering so
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decline.(Doc.2) Both of theses countries had different views on how the colonies should be governed. George Grenville‚ who’s a member of Parliament‚ agreed with Britain to tax the colonies to pay off their debts from the war.(Doc.1) So the Parliament passed laws which were the Sugar Act‚ Stamp Act‚ Quartering Act‚ Tea Act and the Townshend Act. Most of these acts was to tax the colonies. George Washington believe that just asking the British government to reduce taxes is the wrong course of action‚ he
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David McCullough alter my opinions of both George Washington and King George III. My opinion about George Washington changed from thinking of Washington being a great leader‚ knowing every move‚ to a leader that had flaws but was still the guy to lead the army. For example‚ at the battle of New York‚ Washington was struggling to deal with the British offensive by not knowing where to place his troops. However‚ towards the end of the book George Washington becomes succeeds in winning the pivotal battle
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after forming this new form of government they do a very smart thing and make George Washington their first president. George Washington was a war hero‚ the commander of United States who defeated General Cornwallis at‚ yes I’m reiterating‚ the Battle of Yorktown making him a well known worldly figure. George Washington was also a well thought of person throughout the world. King George III of England says that Washington could have easily been a king but he decided not
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As the First President of the newly created United States of America‚ much of what George Washington did‚ would set the stage for future presidents. Here are some of the precedents set by George Washington during his time in office o Established the Cabinet within the Executive Branch by appointing Thomas Jefferson Secretary of State and Alexander Hamilton Secretary of Treasury‚ a body that was not outlined within the Constitution. o Supported innovative fiscal concepts such as the Bank of America
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