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    DBQ on Political Women in the American Revolution When discussing the American Revolution‚ it seems like only men were involved in the war. There were the political geniuses who led us to believe war and independence was the way to go‚ then‚ there were the brave men who fought in the war and finally‚ the men who raised support for the war; in other words‚ the political activists. But‚ men were not the only people who raised support for the revolution‚ women did too. To garner support for the war

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    Charles Cornwallis‚ the oldest son of Charles‚ was born at Grosvenor Square‚ London‚ on New Year’s Eve in 1738. Edward cornwallis was a importance because he was a general that had impacts on the revolutionary War. Cornwallis started his military days at the beginning of the French and Indian War.

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    Washington Irving was born on April 3‚ 1783 in New York City‚ New York. He was born the youngest of 11 children. His parent were Scottish-English immigrant whose names were William Sr. and Sarah Irving. He was named after George Washington who at the time had just completed the American Revolution. He was educated privately and started writing essays under the pen name Jonathan Oldstyle for a publishing company called the Morning Chronicle. The Morning Chronicle was edited by his older brother

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    The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin’s life made a huge impact on the history of America. He also was an influence for many citizens. Since Franklin lived during the eighteenth century‚ a period of growth for America‚ he also played a part in the political founding of the United States. To help future generations‚ Franklin wrote an autobiography of his life. An autobiography is a piece of literature about someone’s own life. He separates his into four parts‚ each one depicting

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    People are taught In a society the most "paramount" events in recorded human history‚ yet knowing the smallest details of history could just be the thing that could set you aside from the people in your caliber of learning. On average‚ we learn another event in history every time we step into a history classroom‚ however no one teaches us about the mistakes and re-writes of the most chief document of American history. Before I read the article "Words Matter" I was unaware that the the Declaration

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    George Washington Born in the thirteen new colonies on February 22‚ 1732‚ George Washington spent his childhood days as an explorer. When bored‚ George would often survey the land of his father for fun. He had yet to become one of the biggest figures in american history‚ and the father of our nation. He had no idea he would become one of America’s greatest heroes‚ He was just a kid. George Washington had one of the most important and interesting lives ever‚ and I plan to prove that to you. Much

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    Charles Inglis I‚ Charles Inglis‚ have grown to be a loyalist in colonial North America. I was born 1734‚ in the Republic of Ireland. I was given a private education and due to my father’s death‚ I was never able to attend a University. During my twenties‚ I moved to America. After teaching nearby at a church in Lancaster‚ PA I earned my rights in England to work at higher levels in the church. By 1758 I was an ordained deacon‚ assisted the bishop and returned to America. I became very fond of

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    The Reality of the American Dream By Saryah Robinson ________________________________________ Remember when you were a child and somebody asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up? Personally‚ I wanted to be a NASCAR racer. I know‚ a little far-fetched if you think about it. When we were children we were so optimistic. We hardly accepted failure. This was the time in our lives when we sincerely believed in ourselves. We believed in the American Dream because it was instilled in our minds

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    instance is when Washington and his troops had crossed the delaware river. They had done this on Christmas day in 1776‚ and had taken Hessian mercenaries stationed in Trenton by surprise‚ allowing them to temporarily occupy and capture Trenton. The second instance of this is when Washington had managed to single handedly save the war effect in the winter of 1777. By this point Washington and his army were forced to retreat to valley

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    Paul Revere‚ one of the most recognisable names from the American Revolution‚ was the man who warned American soldiers of the incoming British invasion may not have been as courageous as you might suspect from someone fighting the British. Paul Revere was a colonist in Massachusetts Bay during the time of the American Revolution. Paul was a Son of Liberty and because of that‚ and probably his skill skill at horse riding‚ Paul was chosen to warn the colonists and the British force that would be attacking

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