Fort Christiansvaern was created by the Danish in the year 1738 in efforts to protect commerce throughout the territory from piracy and privateers and also to protect the local citizens from slave revolts. It was established in Christiansted after an earlier French fort was destroyed by a hurricane and named after King Christian VI. It was occupied by the British from 1801 – 1803 and then again from 1807-1815. In 1878 it was then used to house the police headquarters, court offices, courthouse, and archives. Soldiers were replaced by armed civil officers in 1906 who then remained there until transfer day when the United States purchased the territory from Denmark in 1917. The United States used the territory as a strategic military base to …show more content…
These buildings provide us insight into what life was like more than 100 years into the past. We can see for ourselves the way buildings were constructed back then, how the prison system was set up, building materials of the past vs the materials we use today. We can learn so much about past decades from studying these buildings and the history that comes with them. In order to know where we’re going we first have to know where we came from. These historic buildings also show us the hard times that our ancestors endured and how hard they fought for the freedom we have today. We have come thus far and the 100-year celebration of transfer is to show for it. Keeping these historic buildings renovated and standing for years to come will help remind Virgin Islanders like myself how far the Virgin Islands have come. It will also help share the history of the islands to the upcoming youth and foreigners that visit the island frequently. Our VI history is essential in the journey of success for the Virgin Islands and its empowerment. These historic buildings are the foundation of it all. The fort is also open for tours for the public to get a up close and personal look at the islands
The construction of Fort Sumter was one of the 50 forts started during 1829 as part of a costal garrison, Congress implemented this third system in 1817 to control access to Charleston Harbor. This man-made island was built out of thousands of tons of granite that measured only 2.4 acres and the fort was built to sustain roughly 650 soldiers and 135 artillery pieces. (History.com staff, 2009) The construction of the outer fortification and the island would be completed in 1860,
On September, 19, 1777, the British attacked we called it "The Battle of Freeman's Farm" it was a great loss and horrible catastrophe. They were about four miles north of American defence line and, about nine miles south of Saratoga. Ever since Arnold returned from Fort Stanwix it has been interesting. Despite there previously good terms in spite their prickly ego, Arnold turned against Gates and took one of his officers friendly to Schuyler dragging him into their bickering. At the end they seemed to have managed and Gates gave the the left wing for Arnold's defences.
My paper will be on the battle of fort ticonderoga. Why it happened. Where it happened.Who was in control of the army. What happened at the battle and when the battle took place.
Fort Pulaski, built by the U.S. Army before the war, is located near the mouth of the Savannah River, blocking upriver access to Savannah.Fortifications such as Pulaski, called third system forts, were considered invincible, but the new technology of rifled artillery changed that.Gillmore emplaced artillery on the mainland southeast of the fort and began the bombardment on April 10 after Colonel Charles H. Olmstead refused to surrender the fort.Within hours, Gilmore's rifled artillery had breached the southeast scarp of the fort, and he continued to exploit it. Along with the information given this website provided me with the exact number of troops for each side. Aside from facts this website also provided me with
The historical context of this map is during the American Civil War, Fort Wagner was a confederate base located on Morris Island. Laying alongside the south edge bay in the Charleston Harbor, Fort Wagner’s location was a crucial vantage point from which the Union Army could launch an attack on the city of Charleston, South Carolina. South Carolina was one of 11 states that had seceded from the union. During July 18, 1863 Union Brigade General Quincy Gillmore and Admiral John Dahlgren made the decision to attack Fort Wagner. With the assault being carried out by the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, a regiment of African Americans, which served as proof that colored soldiers would fight bravely if given the chance to carry arms into battle. After
The Battle of Fort Sumter marked the primary exchange of gun fire within the Civil War. when seven southern states proceeded with their declarations of secession, the state of South Carolina demanded that Federal (United States) troops stationed at Fort Moultrie (in Charleston Harbor) abandon the fort. On Dec twenty six, 1860, however, Union Major General Richard Anderson repositioned his troops from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter, he thought Fort Sumter was easier defended. South Carolina afterwards confiscated all the Federal forts in South Carolina but Fort Sumter. 2 weeks later, U.S. president at the time James Buchanan approved the delivery of reinforcements to Fort Sumter. The ship carrying the reinforcements was shot upon by batteries
The attack at Fort Sumter was from April 12-14, 1861, near Charleston, South Carolina. Tensions began in December of 1860 when Robert Anderson, a US Major, stayed at Fort Sumter after South Carolina seceded from the Union. Eventually, President Abraham Lincoln became aware that Anderson and his troops were running low on supplies. As a result, Lincoln was in a tough position. If he did not send supplies, Anderson would have to surrender at the fort without a fight. If he sent Anderson help, though, the people of South Carolina would start a fight. Lincoln decided to send Union forces resupply the fort, but not strengthen it. However, the south was extremely angry. On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter, causing Anderson
Fort Snelling is located in the “heart of the twin cities” according to the writers at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resorces.It was established at the junction of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers around 1819 and 1820 as an army frontier post, and was used by the Us military for over 120 years. The fort is located on the top of the bluff, overlooking the river junction, a strategic location, benefiting both the Us and Dakota during the fur trade as its presence overlooked two of the major rivers used by voyagers, transporting furs at the time.
Both Great Britain and France wanted to build a fort on the banks of Ohio River in the SAME EXACT SPOT!! The main places were Ohio Valley, Pennsylvania present day Pittsburg, upstate New York, Quebec, and Montreal. The French, Native Americans, and British were involved in the French and Indian war. British and French were involved in the French and Indian war because they were fighting over who gets to build the fort on the banks of Ohio River. The Native Americans were involved because the British and the Native Americans had a good relationship with them.
On November 5th, 2009 Major Nidal Malik Hasan opened fire on the Ft. Hood Army base killing 13 of his fellow soldiers and wounding 43 others (Blake, 2013). Major Hasan had become self-radicalized and some feel was pushed to the point of carrying out this heinous act by his upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. His shooting spree was brought to an end after he was shot by base security, wounded but not martyred. He received a military trial and was convicted of all counts and sentenced to death becoming the sixth person awaiting that fate in the military justice system. More than a year earlier
“Many historians consider the Battle of King's Mountain on October 7, 1780 to be the turning point in America's War for Independence.” (hankla)
Valley Forge was George Washington’s winter camp in the years 1777-78. It was a harsh and cold time for the Colonists troops then, and many were considering leaving the Continental Army or deserting. Many died but most of the troops survived the cold winter. They trained and drilled to become better soldiers. If I were a soldier at Valley Forge, I would choose to stay. One reason I would stay is that less than half the soldiers died or got sick in Valley Forge according to Estimates of Illness and Death. This means that your survival rate at Valley Forge was over 50%. Usually, that’s enough to keep me somewhere. So that’s one reason I would stay at Valley Forge. Another reason I would choose to stay at Valley Forge is that according to Doctor
In Valley Forge there is a big war for the capitol. I usually have no shoes but this time I am staying. It is cold and no meat. No Meat! No Meat! (Waldo,151). With the congress supporting and the army needing healthy men would you have quit? I would have stayed.
As time has progressed on, in a little town in eastern West Virginia, it is as though time has taken a halt. In Elkins West Virginia nestled in the mountain tops a small community on a hill does its best to preserve history the best way it possibly could by holding one of oldest buildings in town on its foundation. It is a showing of a time long before, it truly is something to be celebrated. History, a true design of focus on the Campus of Davis and Elkins
As the pilgrims spent their first winter in America, they suffered a great deal of illness from the freezing conditions. The historical significance of this harsh weather comes from the attitude the Separatists had, persevering when times were hard. This positive attitude left a great mark on this nation, creating a sense of hope for years to come. They kept faith, believing that God was on their side and they were later