In 1915 the first edition of The Origin of Continents and Oceans‚ a book outlining the Continental Drift theory of Alfred Lothar Wegener‚ a German meteorologist‚ was published; expanded editions were published in 1920‚ 1922‚ and 1929. About 300 million years ago‚ claimed Wegener‚ the continents had formed a single mass‚ called Pangaea (from the Greek for "all the Earth"). Pangaea had split‚ and its pieces had been moving away from each other ever since. Wegener was not the first to suggest that the
Premium Plate tectonics Continent Geology
Why its good to follow orders On June 30‚ 1775‚ the Second Continental Congress established 69 Articles of War to govern the conduct of the Continental Army. On April 10‚ 1806‚ the United States Congress enacted 101 Articles of War (which applied to both the Army and the Navy)‚ which were not significantly revised until over a century later. The military justice system continued to operate under the Articles of War until May 31‚ 1951‚ when the Uniform Code of Military Justice went into effect. The
Premium Uniform Code of Military Justice Articles of Confederation Continental Army
Soon after the first battle George Washington would be appointed commander in chief of the Continental army (Pg. 135) by the Second Continental Congress. They were now the function government for the colonies. Washington quickly realized traditional methods‚ which he preferred‚ would not win him the war. He was out manned and out skilled in every category. For the
Premium United States American Civil War Native Americans in the United States
| | |The army was not trained. They did not have enough men. | |Continental Army? |George Washington had only 20000 in Continental Army.
Premium American Revolutionary War United States Continental Army
2015 The battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the war. It convinced the French to join the fight‚ supplied the continental army and gave needed moral to the soldiers. The battle of Saratoga did not go as planned for the British 2 out of 3 armies did not make it to Albany. Burgoyne’s army low on supplies still tried to take Albany. Burgoyne’s army ran into a powerful Continental Army led by General Horatio. Benedict Arnold attacked The British army to. Burgoyne’s army retreated to Saratoga then
Premium American Revolutionary War Continental Army George Washington
the Hessians. After a short battle‚ almost two-thirds of the Hessians were captured or killed. The battle of Trenton was not just a crucial win for the Patriots and George Washington but was also a tremendous confidence and morale boost for the Continental army and inspired reenlistments. This left the Loyalists in the dust. The years for the army had not been going so well. George Washington’s men had suffered dreadful defeats at New York. The losses of Washington and Lee had put a heavy toll
Premium George Washington American Revolutionary War Continental Army
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
Premium American Revolutionary War George Washington Continental Army
The Turning Point in The Revolutionary War The Revolutionary war took place in 1775 to 1783. This was a war between the British and the Americans. The colonists were fighting for their freedom‚ they wanted to become their own. Wrote the Declaration of independence to gain their. But they needed to Fight for it. During The Revolutionary war‚ most of it was one sided towards the Britishes favor‚ they were winning all of these small battles against the colonists such as the Boston campaign and
Premium American Revolutionary War French and Indian War United States
later the Townshend Act. By that time Washington was an angry man‚ he had to pay more taxes and buy goods at a higher price‚ and let’s not forget… THE BOOZE!!! So he signed up for the Continental Congress and on June 15 1775‚ he began showing off his military uniform and status as the Commander in Chief of the Continental
Premium George Washington American Revolutionary War American Revolution
George Washington was a leader‚ for instance he motivated the Continental Army to keep fighting even when they had lost almost all hope. On March 10‚ 1775 Washington was appointed as Commander of the Continental Army. Washington decided to deny the salary that came with his job because he felt in debt to our community even though with this position as commander he would’ve received a large salary. As British troops marched into our country‚ he motivated our troops to work as one and gain back the
Premium United States Continental Army George Washington