George Washington was the first president of the United States of America. He lead
the continental army during the revolutionary war. George Washington was a very loved and
famous man. He was also a very trustworthy person, which is one of the reasons why he got
elected as president.
George Washington had a father named Augustine Washington and a mother named
Mary Ball Washington. George Washington was homeschooled until the age of 16. He was
also a great soldier and was admired because of that. He served in the military for a long
time and lead several military campaigns. A lot of people would even consider him as the
father of America. In the year 1752, George Washington’s brother and niece died. In result
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When people elected him he
excepted for them knowing that they needed someone strong and intelligent to lead them.
George Washington tried his best to help his citizens as much as he could. He also knew
how to beat the british in the revolutionary war and waited for the right moment to attack.
George Washington served as president for two years straight helping people and helping
his country. After his second term was over, George Washington surprised everyone and
voluntarily retired from office. No one ever thought that he was going to do that.
After George Washington’s presidency, he only lived for two years. He spent the rest of
his days trying to make Mount Vernon function. President Adams told Washington that he
would be named commander of the American Army. Washington had to kindly refuse the
offer because he was getting too old and was starting to show it. On December 12, 1799
George Washington spent five hours outside on his horse in the cold snow. He started to
complain of sore throat and on that same night became very sick. Doctors did many tests
on George Washington but instead of making him better and helping him get well,
On December of 1776, Washington realized that he was going to have to take extreme action against the British. As a result, on Christmas night,
Washington was the embodiment of everything fine in the American character. He had no delusions of grandeur and was second only to Benjamin Franklin as a diplomat with the French. In caring fo...
From elementary to high school, the American Revolutionary War, is a topic that is repeated in the classroom, but to my surprise there were a lot of details that I was never taught. John Shy explored the many different angles of the Revolution in his essay, “The American Revolution: The Military Conflict Considered as a Revolutionary War.” He provides analysis on the American Revolutionary War and breaks it down into three categories, military, social, political, as well as where they overlap. This essay caught my attention because of Shy’s explanation on the Revolution and its effects. He tried to explain questions that have been around for many years such as how did one of the greatest military powers in the world could have been defeated
just because the guy he was. He a big effect in his family and had a big influence on his family.
In every war, there are advantages and disadvantages on both sides. Entering the American Revolutionary War the two opposing sides held a variety of assets and hindrances. These factors ranged from superior leaders to mere populations sizes, but in the big picture, all the miscellaneous dynamics for both Britain and the American colonies would be the ultimate decider of victory. At the beginning of the war, there were many mixed opinions about who would win because of the extent of diversity in both sides’ advantages and disadvantages.
In the years leading up to the Seven Years War, there were already many skirmishes in the thirteen colonies between the British and the Native American tribes in the area.1 The first official year of fighting also led to many decisive defeats to the overextended British Empire. Many small battles for dominance between the British and the French also occurred along the Indian coast. In response to the acts of expansion by the French, the British decided to defend its own territory in North America and India.2 There were many battles scattered across the world, with significant naval battles in the Indian theatre and the Mediterranean. At first, the French won many decisive battles with the aid of its allies against the British Empire. Both countries however, were relatively equal in size and power at the time, but that would soon change. The British began to turn the tide as they made significant lead...
George Washington had character and was extraordinary. Ellis described Washington as an "incalculable asset." His leadership skills were unique. His actions were performed for his country, not for political gain. He was also directly associated with every major event of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress, and the building of the new republic. Even the country 's new capitol had his name. These were some of the things that made him so special. Washington was not prideful and not easily led. He offered suggestions and warnings to his replacements and told the government to expand in a way that would keep the country standing; he was well aware of how dainty the country was. The United States would never have survived without him.
The American Revolution was a conflict that arose from growing tensions between Great Britain and the Thirteen North American colonies. It was a long bloody war and one of the most well-known, and because of that it has many interpretations, and these interpretations have made it a challenge to be able to come to a single understanding of the war. In this week’s readings, two different views on the same war are given. The American Yawp describes the American colonies point of view on the revolution while the History Lesson discusses how British wanted to control America but instead drove them to rebel and fight for their independence. The colonists saw the war for their independence as a revolution, but through British eyes, events and people were, not surprisingly, seen quite differently.
The American Revolution: the war for our independence. This revolution opened the door to our liberty, freedom, and basically what America is now. Most Americans have heard the stories of famous battles, important people (George Washington for instance), and everything in between. However, this was only for our side of the American Revolution and a small fraction of people have been told of Britain’s campaign of the revolution. The only thing people have been told was the Britain lost the war. What of Britain’s triumphs, strategies, and everything that happened in the span of a few years? Not many people know it, but the British struck a major blow against the Patriots in the last few years of the war. Even though the United States won the American Revolution, Britain struck a major blow against the colonists when the British successfully and brutally took the town of Charleston, South Carolina.
Great stories of him at battle were told by not only the people he knew but anyone who has heard of war,
George Washington played a very significant role in the American victory of the Revolutionary War. Washington helped the Americans win due to his great leadership where he stayed determined and smart.
The Great George Washington paved the way for our American lifestyle today. A man so great to lead the nation from oppression and break the bonds of the British that held them captive. Washington won the first ever election of the Unites States by a landslide and bestowed his views to make the greatest country that the world has ever seen. On his last day of office, he gave one of the most important farewell addresses that would shape the mindset of Federalism and the incoming challenges of the new government.
One of the things he accomplished was becoming the leader of the Continental Army. Not only did he become the leader of the Continental Army, he "lead the army to key victories" which allowed them to win against Great Britain(10 Major Accomplishments of George Washington). His significant role in the war helped win and eventually lead to the establishment of modern day America. This demonstrates not only his leadership, but also his bravery. This is only one of his militaristic accomplishments in the war.
The Americans had an advantage over the British for a simple reason: they were fighting for something they wanted, rather than the British fighting to “play defense” and prevent American independence. Americans colonists wanted to become an independant nation, have a new system of self governance, claim equal rights for all citizens, and rid themselves from tyranny. The Patriots who fought in the Revolution were primarily fighting for independence from Britain, and it was that similar goal that boosted morale. As stated in the Declaration of Independence American colonists were subject to a “long train of abuses and usurpations” and it was also argued that the British tyranny forced colonists to “alter their former system of government”. Therefore, the Patriots were fighting for a cause that affected their everyday lives which inspired them even more to defeat Britain. The British was fed up with the casualties and heavy taxes to pay for the war they were fighting without cause, while the Americans would have done anything to defeat the British. The American colonists and their want to defeat the British for the rights they deserved was a crucial factor to American victory during the revolutionary
won millions to his cause. Even though he said that at his death he was "...the