British still seemed to be dominant in the war. #3 Help from the French American colonists got the French’s support during the war. The French provided military support‚ supplies‚ etc. which helped the colonists immensely. #4 George Washington George Washington was a very important leader in the American Revolution. He served as Commander in Chief of the colonial forces. #5 American military strategy/ guerilla warfare America adapted an effective military strategy where small groups of
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The book Founding Fathers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis demonstrated or portrayed the overview of the early American years to the post-revolutionary era. To emphasize‚ the book Founding Fathers mainly focuses on the main or background perspective of our true founding fathers. To add‚ the author Joseph J. Ellis does a great job pointing out the information that was never read or anyone knew about. The author shows the problems that our founding fathers faced and the way they are
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1790s were The Democratic-Republicans (Anti Federalist party) led by Thomas Jefferson‚ and the Federalists‚ led by Alexander Hamilton. But several years ago these political parties did not exist and many of the leaders were pleased they didn’t. George Washington warned America’s people of the dangers of these separate parties in “The Farewell Address” an excerpt as shown in Document 4. He believed that political parties would divide our country and kindle animosity. Even though many tried to oppose them
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Role of Woman During the Revolutionary War Have you noticed that in most history text books that the role of woman was never truly expressed in detail? Of corse we have heard of Gorge Washington‚ John Adams‚ male solders of the Revolutionary war‚ high ranking officers and the generals; what about the wives? What were the woman’s roles during these times? We should know that all woman were inferior to men‚ they had responsibilities and rights based on there social status. Most woman
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colonists faced unbelievable odds. How did a ragtag band of volunteers without enough food or equipment manage to defeat the most powerful army and navy in the world? How did each of the following contribute to the success of the American Revolution? George Washington’s leadership abilities financial help and military support from other countries the colonists’ spirit and determination Answer: The American Revolutionary War began on April 19‚ 1775. It all began because Britian was taxing
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December of 1777 and had a very harsh winter there. They had to build huts{a temporary house} because they were going to be there for a little while‚ while George Washington would spy on the British with people who would write about what the British were planning to do. They would then take their famous midnight ride to deliver the message to Washington who was 18 miles from where the British were stationed. The soldiers look like they are really dirty and sick because they are really low on supplies
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lightning rod. He was the American representative to England for a few years. He was also minister to France for many years and became a national hero there. His last great deed was serving as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention. George Washington Definition: First president of the United States‚ he also fought (for the British) in the French and Indian War and was the commanding officer of the victorious American forces in the Revolutionary War. He was named president of the Constitutional
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Declaration of Independence and other writings are still admired today. Since Hamilton had no money or family connections to help him rise in the world‚ he made his way on ability‚ ambition‚ and charm. George Washington noticed Hamilton’s talents in the early stages of the Revolutionary War. Washington made Hamilton his “aide-de-camp”‚ also known as a personal assistant. Near the end of the Revolution‚ Hamilton helped his cause by marrying Elizabeth Schuyler. She was born into one of New York’s most
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Miserable is the best way to describe my life at Valley Forge. I am wretchedly unhappy and uncomfortable. George Washington had retreated from New York City due to losing to the British. Many soldiers deserted the Continental army during this time. Even worse events‚ Congress did not even trust George Washington himself! They thought he was leading a grand retreat! This is when Washington decided to build a winter camp at Valley Forge where conditions are not good. Interestingly enough‚ some young
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Benjamin Tallmadge and George Washington organized the agents of the Culper Spy Ring by tasking them with specific instructions to conceal their identities and secret activities. Washington assigned Tallmadge to take charge of the intelligence work and recruit individuals best suited for the dangerous role. “Because of his experience gathering intelligence in the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons and the high regard in which he was held by Gen. George Washington‚ the commander of the Continental Army
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