conflict. After French assistance helped the Continental Army force the British surrender at Yorktown‚ Virginia‚ in 1779‚ the Americans had effectively won their independence‚ though fighting would not formally end until 1783. ("American Revolution." History.com. A&E Television Networks‚ n.d. Web. 17 Oct. 2013) In the summer of 1776‚ Joseph Plumb Martin enlisted in the Connecticut state militia at the tender age of 15; he later joined the Continental Army of General George Washington and served nearly
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Pyeong G. Lim Dr. Christian History 1305 March 21‚ 2013 Summary of “Foot Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army” In the essay “Foot Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army” by Gary B. Nash‚ the authors of the book tell of a Private Joseph Plumb Martin that kept a diary that details the life and hardships that the soldiers endured. Martin writes‚ “The army was now not only starved but naked. The greatest part were not only shirtless and barefoot but destitute of all other clothing‚ especially blankets
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Washington shows his tactics and wit during the December 1776 Christmas day battle in Trenton. After many loses‚ George Washington needed a victory to impel his soldiers to reenlist in his army. Because of his cleverness Washington concluded that the paid and un-motivated soldiers‚ the Hessians in Trenton would be celebrating Christmas and this was the perfect time to attack and boost his army’s self esteem ( Hobart Article on the Battle
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roles far more useful during war than the ability to write graciously. Sun Tzu once said‚ “A leader leads by example‚ not force.”. Neither Jefferson nor Adams could have taken an unskilled army and turned it around in the way that George Washington did. Washington had the experience to guide the Colonial Army‚ the knowledge to lead them‚ and the strategy to find
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Valley Forge took a stand against the British Continental army. The men at Valley Forge during the revolutionary war took a stand by showing the British and the Hessian soldiers that they hired that they wanted to be an independent country. This was taking a stand because they stood up to the most powerful country in the world at that time and they did not want to be ruled over by a king. They also changed the world by defeating the most powerful army in the world at that time‚ while having very
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On January 17‚ 1781‚ the Battle of Cowpens ensued. This battle was a key battle in the American Revolution‚ and pitted 1100 well trained soldiers from Britain against 300 Continental Regulars and 700 Militiamen. The odds seemed overwhelming in favor of the Brits‚ but Brigadier General Daniel Morgan had different ideas on the outcome of this battle. Morgan was able to use certain aspect of his men and of the enemy to put together a plan that ultimately won the day. Morgan first and foremost knew
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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 skills as an Adjutant General‚ but when he was promoted to Major General‚ he became the Commander of the Northern Department‚ replacing Schuyler.[7] He was appointed Commander of the Northern Department in time for
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to patriot soldiers led by General George Washington. Along with General Washington‚ Marquis de Layette led his French soldiers into the battle to help the patriots. It all started on September 28‚ 1781‚ when General Washington commanded 17‚000 Continental and French soldiers to siege Yorktown. Also aiding General Washington‚ Admiral De Grasse commanded a fleet of French soldiers to the Chesapeake Bay. After three long weeks of constant
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Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley is believed to be the real name of the famous Molly Pitcher‚ one of the most significant women heros that the Revolutionary War saw. The Revolutionary War was one of the most hard fought battles for America’s independence from the Britain. From the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord on April 19‚ 1775 to the battle at Yorktown in 1781‚ the Patriots had a purpose and was willing to give it their all. Although women were not allowed to fight in the war‚ they were
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Julie Peloquin US I Midterm question 3 10/23/14 The American Revolutionary War took place between 1775 and 1783‚ and in that time there were many battles and skirmishes between the British‚ Continental Army‚ and eventually French forces. It’s difficult to point at any one engagement and declare it to be the turning point of the war‚ but there were a number of victories for the American forces that proved to be vital to their overall success. Among these are the fortification of Dorchester Heights
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