the outcome of the war was that the Hudson river went right through the battle. Another factor that made up the battle was the weapons they used. The British and the Americans used many of the same weapons. The battle of Saratoga was known as a turning point in the American Revolution because the Continental Army was not known to beat the British. War Weapons Many weapons were used in the American Revolutionary War. A common gun the soldiers used was called a musket‚ a light gun with a barrel
Premium United States American Revolutionary War Continental Army
thousand years ago and we’ll notice; why this was a major turning point within the Greek society‚ cultural developments that happened within the "Golden Age"‚ and the fall between Athens and Sparta which led to the Peloponnesian wars. The society and culture of the Greeks has had an ever-lasting impact‚ but none like the achievements after the Persian wars. These wars took place around (490 – 479) BC‚ and afterwards was a major turning point and lead to the "Golden Age" for Greece. These wars demonstrated
Premium Ancient Greece Greece Sparta
ruled only by themselves (Moss‚ 2010). Kennedy’s assassination was a turning point in the war for many reasons. Under Kennedy there had been talks about removing troops from Vietnam. Kennedy wanted to lessen American’s involvement into the war. When he was assassinated‚ this led to yet another leader taking charge of the war in Vietnam. With this came another’s opinion on what American’s involvement should be. At this point we were already on third president‚ now going into our fourth. I believe
Premium Lyndon B. Johnson John F. Kennedy Vietnam War
Indian War‚ in 1763 the Proclamation of 1763‚ in 1765 the Stamp act‚ and it goes on and on until 1780. In 1775 some British soldiers called lobster backs started the Revolutionary War. The main turning point in the Revolutionary War was Battle of Saratoga. There were several people that had the most significant role in the Revolutionary War. There were battles that went on at this time and many people that got hurt. The American
Premium
A turning point occurs when there is a decisive change ; all previous ideas are overturned and the results are especially beneficial for society. From the 1830s onwards there were many turning points. However‚ in order to be the turning point of the century the change in provision must have the greatest positive impact on the paupers’ lives and there be a shift in ideas of ‘deserving’ and ‘undeserving’ poor. One turning point in provision for the poor was the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act which overthrew
Premium English-language films United States Sociology
proceeded to establish the world’s first Communist state on a territory covering one-sixth of the globe. A series of events and ideas led to the October revolution‚ each significant in its own capacity. The abolition of serfdom in 1861‚ under Alexander II‚ and the reforms which followed were a ‘watershed’‚ ‘a turning point’ in the history of Russia. After being soundly defeated in the Crimean War (1853-56)‚ Russia was fully exposed to her backwardness in all fields- military‚ economic‚ social
Premium Russia Vladimir Lenin Soviet Union
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg the turning point? Running Head:WHY WAS THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG THE TURNING POINT? Why was the Battle of Gettysburg the turning point? Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point? 2 Abstract This paper will look into on how
Premium Confederate States of America American Civil War Abraham Lincoln
The Battle of Gettysburg‚ a major turning point in the civil war. The battle lasted five days‚ from June 30th - July 4th‚ 1863. The battle was fought between the Union and the Confederate armies. The union army was fighting to bring the United States back together and to end slavery. The Battle Of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the Civil War because of Failed Leadership and the number of men who were casualties. The Battle Of Gettysburg was a turning point in the civil war because of failed
Premium American Civil War Confederate States of America Abraham Lincoln
Turning point of the Cold War and JKF Assassination The assassination of President Kennedy was the turning point in history as many felt he and his family was American royalty‚ he had the ability to reach Americans through his speeches‚ as it helped Americans through some stressful times in cold war history‚ he was a catalyst in allowing Americans to be part of history from the first walk on the moon and the equality of all human rights in the United States. One of his most famous
Premium Lyndon B. Johnson Vietnam War South Vietnam
General George Meade. There was approximately 75‚000 men in the Confederacy’s Army fighting under General Robert Lee. This is the most important battle because of what lead up to Gettysburg‚ what the three day battle was‚ and because they were the turning point of the Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg Pennsylvania was caused all because the president couldn’t kill a man and his Army. "In response to the election of the anti-slavery Abraham
Premium American Civil War Confederate States of America Abraham Lincoln