George Rogers Clark and William Clark were a couple of brothers who helped shape not only Illinois, but the rest of the United States as well. Without these two brothers, the U.S. would not be the way it is or even the giant landmass full of free Americans it is today.George Rogers and William Clark were both very influential men in the creating of the continental U.S., with each brother’s involvement in either the exploration of the new world or the Revolutionary war. Though there is no doubt that George and William were the most well known and famous of the Clark children, they were not the only Clark children. Blank and Blank gave birth to 10 Clark Children. George and William had four other brothers and four sisters. George was the older of the two and was the second oldest brother(Carstens). William on the other hand was the second youngest of the children. They were both born around the Virginia area(Buckley)....More Home Info …show more content…
George was first involved in military conflict when he served in Lord Dunmore's war in 1774(Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia). After Lord Dunmore’s War, Clark engaged in the American Revolution. He became commander of the Virginia frontier militia for the American Revolution in 1775(Hutchinsons Biography Database). During his time as an American revolution general, Clark had made some very admirable achievements. On July 4, 1778 Clark and his small army of 175 men captured a British fort known as Kaskaskia(Britannica Biographies). An incredible feat enough, Clark and his men had accomplished this capture without firing a single shot. A short time later after capturing Kaskaskia, Clark and his men captured another two British and Native American cities. These cities are known as Cahokia and Vincennes, and were also captured without the firing of a single
31 The death of the Mandan and their chief Four Bears demonstrated that the Lewis and Clark was nothing more than an invasion of Indian homelands in the western hemisphere. 32 The actions that occurred were not deliberate by Lewis and Clark, however, the fact that most of the tribes in which the two visited became extinct adds to the idea that the two men should not be seen as celebrated explorers, but they should be seen as victors. Thus, the Lewis and Clark expedition focused mainly on the interactions with Native Americans, as they tried to peacefully establish a relationship with the Native tribes and change Native culture to reflect more American principles in efforts to take control of the Native’s lands, but ultimately led to the downfall of these Native tribes as a whole in the end. By examining Jefferson’s commands to Lewis and Clark, and his documented preconceptions about the native tribes in the west, it is understood that Jefferson promoted the expedition that ultimately ended the existence of the native tribes in the west.
... as set out by President Jefferson there were many. Not only did they alter the face of this rapidly changing country and its imperial struggle for control over North America, more specifically the Pacific Northwest and the Louisiana Territory. It greatly strengthened the United States claims in these areas through numerous peaceful encounters with the indigenous peoples and tribes, which allowed for increased interest in the American commercial front, which was the fur trade. Their expedition also led to an increase in various explorations and exploitations in the direction of the West. The duo also made incredible advancements in the geographic and topographical knowledge of the Upper Missouri, producing various maps as well as notes on the areas they traversed. Which would kick start the net centuries great migration of American people in to the west.
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were two important men who affected our nations independence and the beginning years of our country. They helped form this nation into a free and sovereign country. Yet, they were different in many aspects they shared a few common features. Both Washington and Jefferson grew up in the southern state of Virginia and like most owned land to grow and harvest crops. In growing up they came from two different class levels of living. The Jefferson family was more famous and richer than Washington’s giving him a greater advantage and opportunity to succeed, especially in higher education. After Jefferson finished regular schooling he was able to attend the College of William and Mary were he studied law. He did so under the teaching of George Wthe who was considered perhaps the greatest teachers of law in Virginia at the time. Washington however was taught by his mom mainly in mathematics and received no higher education. Washington was still knowledgeable and began to put it to use in the army to become as a young British soldier. He interred the army at the young age of nineteen were he began to learn leadership and military strategy which would prove useful in the Revolutionary War to come. Jefferson on the other hand was involved in the laws, courts, and small politics. At the young age of twenty-five Jefferson was elected to the House of Burgesses in Virginia were he served for five years. Washington was known for his great motivational speeches that would rally troops together to prepare for war and lead on to victory. Jefferson was more of a writer not a speaker and by using his skill he wrote and brought forth fresh ideas of independence and freedom.
He led the British in the battle of Bunker Hill. He led them down the hill about 3 times for retreat. But finally when the colonists ran out of ammo, they charged up the hill
Washington was next appointed lieutenant colonel to an expedition to the Ohio Valley. In April, 1754, he set out from Alexandria with 160 men to reinforce a fort in southwestern Pennsylvania, only to find that the French took control of the fort and renamed it Fort-Duquesne. Washington then cautiously set up his own post within 40 miles of the French position. He attacked the French post on May 28,1754. He managed to kill the commander and nine others. They then took the rest prisoners.
When Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase he could have had no idea what magnificent things resided within the territory he had acquired for the United States. He did, in fact, know there was something out there even if it was just land. So, he recruited Lewis and Clark to lead an expedition to see what the new lands had to offer. Getting a group to leave their families to go explore new territory was not easy. This is where Fort Southwest Point came in. An article by Trent Strickland who is the president of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation states, “In late April, writing to the president from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Lewis stated that ‘Fort Southwest Point must form my first recourse for the selection for my party.’ He
There were many people responsible for the westward expansion of the US. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were one of the first Americans to precisely explore and map the western Territories. During their expeditions they were aided by a Shoshone woman named Sacagawea and her French-Canadian husband Toussaint Charbonneau, during which they served as translators. Their expedition helped path a way for thousands of settlers to move west.
He is Fighting in American Revolution American and France is helping them win the Revolutionary War. He led the army of American Revolution to victory. The Congress ordered him to be the chief of the Revolutionary War. He is the leader of the American military army in the war. George Washington found out a winning strategy that he can use to win the war. It included signal victories at the Battle of Trenton in 1776 and Yorktown in 1781. His greatest wartime money was his choice to submit them to surrender his order to pay for Congress. Strongly and Publicly the truth or proposition of civilian to take control of the military in the new United States of America.
George Washington and John Adams are one of the best people in American history that we look upon for guidance. George Washington was is known as “the father of our country.” During Washington’s Farewell Address he stated “I will be resigning as your president. I know that I only served two terms but that's okay.” As the war between Britain and France was going on they asked the US what side to pick and Washington pick either side because he didn’t want everyone to hate him because of what side he choose. George Washington warned his people during his Farewell Address that the two political parties would fight in the future. When John Adams was president his presidency led to messy relations as France and Great Britain desired for the United
Thomas Jefferson and George Washington both had great abilities and these abilities helped make a nation free from British rule. Washington's capability was that he was a great general and lead America to independence away from Britain. Thomas Jefferson sealed the package when he wrote the Declaration of Independence. Because of Jefferson's and Washington's accomplishments, America is now free from Britain.
Did You know that William Clark went on an expedition? He was part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. William Clark was born on August 1,1770, in Ladysmith, VA. William had lots of brothers and sisters. Their names were George, Jonathan, Lucy, Ann, John lll Richard, John, Ann, and Edmund Clark.
George Washington is one of the most well-known historic figures of the United States. American Patriots, during his presidency, and time as a war general worshipped the hero. When America was separating from Great Britain, General Washington was a major factor in winning the war against Britain. Washington perfected his military tactics prior to the revolutionary war and during the French and Indian war. Washington’s heroic character during these wars kept troops moral at an all-time high. His ability to give confidence to colony soldiers led them to independence. It all started with his political beliefs and Great Britain heavily taxing the thirteen
The United States of America has a long background of history in which is accompanied by a list of explorers who explored this nation. These explorers, each discovered parts that made the United States the continent it is today. An important expedition that involved two very important explorers is the, Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as, Corps of Discovery. Thomas Jefferson, who was the president at the moment, chose Meriwether Lewis, whom was a good friend of his, to lead an expedition into the lands west of the Mississippi and to gather information about the plants, animals, and peoples of the region. Lewis accepted Jefferson’s mission, and asks his close friend, William Clark, to help him in the expedition. This expedition had many
Washington presented a plan to the House of Burgesses to boycott the British in 1769. Though this was somewhat ignored, his persistence showed whenever he attended the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia and again the next year. During this time battles at Concord and Lexington occurred at this showed the Congress that action was to be made and George Washington was assigned command of the new army. He requested no pay.
In addition to Neil's family, he had two other siblings. He was the oldest of the three children. His sibling's names were Dean and June Armstrong. Stephen Armstrong and Viola Armstrong were the parents of these three children. (google.com) As Neil Armstrong got older he married a wom...