Nathanael Greene: Relevant In The American Revolution

Regarded as one of the most beloved figures in American history, George Washington maintains an almost godlike image in the minds of many. Despite his reputation as a leader, Washington was not always flawless in his military exploits. His time in the French and Indian War granted him the experiences and skills needed to be effective as commander of the Continental Army, and not all of these experiences included victories. It was the knowledge Washington gained in the French and Indian War, and the war itself, that helped the colonies to obtain their independence from Great Britain.

Yet in early spring at Valley Forge General Nathanel Greene was appointed quartermaster. Conditions for the members of the continental army greatly improved. Food was in abundance as well as clothing and soldiers took full advantage of it. While the American soldiers were very valiant, they lacked the discipline and skills of a true army. This soon changed will the arrival of Baron Von Stueben. Von Stueben quickly turned the continental army into a true “army.” Leaving Valley Forge Washington and his men had a renewed sense of patriotism. They were now a united army with the skills to defeat the British although they had suffered great losses they had made great achievements and were now truly an army. The winter of Valley Forge exemplified the true will of General George Washington and his troops. They were united and they were ready to fight for one cause life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

The American Revolution, when 13 American colonies waged war against the most powerful country in the world, Great Britain, for their independence. Soldiers who fought in the war and risked their lives to gain the freedom we have today, is just one of the many prime examples of prevailing hardships in battle. George Washington proved to be exemplary just like many others heroic patriots, like Henry Knox and Nathaniel Greene, when triumphing over the British soldiers with what little strength they had and defeating them. Their victory was more than enough proof on why they deserved independence. David McCullough’s 1776, describes and educates us about events which happened before the war and foreshadows up to the revolution. We learn about the hardships thrown at George Washington and the Continental army whose intentions switched from equal rights to complete emancipation. Battles throughout the Revolutionary War, like the Battle of Bunker Hill, are well known, but McCullough shows the reader how the Continental army continues to strive on even when victory is not in their favor.

As a result, he now had the ample means to buy whatever books he needed and he turned his mind to the military arts. Greene then became one of the most educated military leaders of the Revolution. While having no actual military experience at all, Greene was the youngest general officer in the army after quickly elevated to the level of Brigadier General at the age of thirty-three years. When he entered the fray in Boston it was only to find things in disarray. “Washington arriving in the first week of July, was told he had 20,000 men, but no one knew for certain.” As exact figures turn out, Washington only had about 16,000 and of that only 14,000 were actually fit for duty.

1776 written by David McCullough was a very accurate portrayal of the the revolutionary war. The author chose to write the events with mostly a non biased perspective and was able to use multiple sources from the time. This allowed the author to write the book in an interesting way and inform the reader of this vital time in the nation 's history. The book focuses on the life and struggles of George Washington as he progresses through life and the war. It was helpful that the author showed his perspective and thoughts as he grew to become the leader many people think him as today. It is stated that George washington was not a very strong leader when he took control on July third, but it was his perseverance and unrelenting determination that ultimately won the war. Also, The author chose to give insight into the other important leaders who influenced how the war progressed through the year. This was not only accomplished by direct quotes but the author also explained why some decisions were made on both sides made the events less complicated. The fact that the author chose to focus of Washington and the troops lives also made it more personal and it helped that the narrative did not jump around to give an overview of the war from all perspectives.

1776, a book written by David McCullough discusses the political, social and overall major events that were caused by the American Revolution. Up until chapter 3, McCullough discusses both Washingtons and Howe’s strategies and and how both the colonists and the English were impacted by the battles.

The American Revolution was a great mark in history because the colonist were striving to get their independence from Great Britain. From seeing many films the revolution was a harsh and emotional time. Many families suffered from the deaths of their husbands and fathers. Soldiers dealt with hunger and bad conditions, but the end it was worth the suffering because America got its independence. The Patriot helped developed the appreciation and understanding of the American Revolution. The scenes from the Patriot that increased the understanding of the American Revolution was the Strategy behind the Battle of Cowpens, Siege of Yorktown, and The Revolutions Divides Families, Friends, and Villages.

Have you ever heard of Patrick Henry?Patrick Henry's life at first was full of failures but in the end was able to become an important person in history during the American Revolution despite all his defeats.Patrick Henry's life had an effect on the world,he faced many challenges in the beginning in his occupation,and the world would have been worse if he hadn't lived during the American Revolution.Time to learn about a person involved in the American Revolutionary War!

The Revolutionary War was a fight for independence. People who traveled to America only wanted to escape the tyranny of King George and all of the injustice, corruption, and destruction, but it only followed them. People had enough with this and decided it was better to stand up against England, their motherland, and fight for what's theirs, independence. During the time people communicated through literature and it made a great impact on the Revolutionary War. Passages like The Declaration of Independence and The Crisis Number 1 changed how people viewed England and persuaded them to fight for their independence. Both Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine use similar literary devices to develop their argument.

How Paul Revere Influenced the Revolutionary War During the late 1700s British colonist ’s protested unfair treatment against Britain. Colonist’s also protested against taxation without representation. The Boston Tea Party was an act of protest against the British Tea Act. Paul Revere was the first to create the Continental Bond which influenced the amount of income that the patriots received.

During the American Revolution there were many leaders who stand out; a few include Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine. However, if I were able to meet any one person from the revolutionary time period who played a major role in the American Revolution, I would have to choose Patrick Henry. My reasons for choosing Mr. Henry consist of the following reasons.

The person I chose for my topic, who is the well-known silver/goldsmith, Paul Revere, is quite important to understanding the American Revolutionary War. Revere is considered by some to be the kick-starter of this revolution (Paul Revere, Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia.), so essentially, if you are able to understand him, you are able to understand the American Revolution. In the following essay, I will explain to you who Paul Revere is, and his importance. Revere was born around the time of December 21, 1734, to January of 1735, which is relatively close.

In the Revolutionary War, there were many different influencers that affected the course of the War. Both the American Colonies and the British had brave and noble heroes. Yet there was one man who became a traitor and disliked by both sides in his lifetime. Benedict Arnold was an egotistical, bold man who managed to find himself without anywhere to run do despise, or perhaps more because of, his actions and behavior during the Revolution.

In Paul Revere’s Ride, by David Hackett Fischer, Mr. Fischer describes the challenges of the early American Revolution from both sides. Thomas Gage, a British General, was trying to resist the colonies, but was unsuccessful. Gage was not able to succeed because the British were lacking numbers, and Gage was lacking the mental strength needed to fight. The colonies, led mainly by Paul Revere, were not only strong in numbers and leaders, but were also united in the fact that they were determined to gain their freedom and a democracy.

In the non-fiction book, 1776, the author, David McCullough, gives you a look back into the start of the American Revolution, providing a great amount of detail of the time period. The book takes the reader through a journey of the year 1776, where the American Revolution really started. The book begins in October of 1776, where King George III speaks to the British Parliament about the ongoing war against the American colonies. David starts to layout a map of the characters involved in the beginning of the war, such as King George III, George Washington, William Howe, Henry Knox and Nathaniel Greene, and he describes their personality, and other traits of those characters. McCullough shows both sides of the revolution, and avoids taking on