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    George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 into a Virginia planter family. He was child of Augustine and Mary Washington. He was one of ten children. He was greatly influenced by his older brother Lawrence Washington. Washington's father died when he was just 11. It was believed that he finished his formal schooling at the age of 15. In 1753, Dinwiddie sent 21- year old Major George Washington on a mission to confront the French Forces. He wanted Washington to send them a message demanding

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    best of all time he was the boldest most creativist most stubbornest president of all time here are some facts about him.He was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He served as a general and commander-in-chief of the colonial armies during the American Revolution, and later became the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He died on December 14, 1799.During his long absence, the plantation had not been productive, and there was much work to be done

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    Strategy is the name of the game, and in Russell Weigley’s The American Way of War, the U.S strategies and policies used throughout history are revisited. Weigley’s focus on the historic strategies of American warfare starts as early as 1775 This book is arranged in different sections depending on the location and strategy, not really sequential in some cases. Weigley went very in depth with his work and made his book a fun read and understandable. He also gave a very detailed amount of historic

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    He was a member of the first Virginia Committee of Correspondence, which aided intercolonial cooperation, and a delegate to the Continental Congresses of 1774 and 1775. At the second Virginia Convention, on March 23, 1775, in St. John’s Church, Richmond, he delivered the speech that assured his fame as one of the great advocates of liberty. Convinced that war with Great Britain was

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    The Revolutionary War was a significant victory for the colonies that Britain claimed. The colonists won the war and declared their independence from Britain to start their own country called the United States of America. There were many battles won by the colonists that helped win the war, but some were noteworthy turning points of the war. Two victories that can be considered turning points during the Revolutionary War are the battles at Trenton and at Saratoga because they allowed the colonists

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    Nathan Hale Gavin Best Revolutionary War 5th Grade Literacy May 9, 2017 Imagine a guy named Nathan Hale who valued freedom more than his own life. It is hard to believe Nathan Hale was a guy that would risk his life for a bit of information. His early life, adult life and contribution to the Revolutionary War shows how much he wanted freedom and liberty. The early life for Nathan Hale showed how much he liked school and school related things. Nathan Hale was born in June

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    and died but some lived. If you were in Washington’s army, would you continue at Valley Forge or give up and go home?Before this there was the French and Indian War. After the colonists helped the British win the war, the king taxed the colonists in anything he could get his hands on. After fighting battles and fighting for independence, the colonists end up at Valley Forge. After all this, what would you do? If was a soldier in Washington’s army, I would leave Valley Forge because many of the soldiers

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    Throughout the Revolutionary War Major John Andre was the head of intelligence for the British. He was one of the most important men for the British. This was from him being head of spy craft and gaining information on the Patriots. His job had him gather intelligence and recruit spies for the British. There were several major reasons that led to his downfall. A majority of the reasons for his downfall was himself. He had a lack of field knowledge. He disobeyed direct orders from a superior officer

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    MLA-Why was Ethan Allen influential to the Revolutionary War How many people do you know of that were heros of the Revolutionary War? From his birth in 1738 till his death in 1789 an American Revolutionary War hero named Ethan Allen walked the earth. The American Revolutionary War lasted eight years, it was from 1775 to 1783. Ethan had five children and later married his only known wife, Mary Bronson. He was a very influential person during the time of the war and still on because he was chief diplomat

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    struggles and challenges America faced during the year of 1776 as the war for America’s independence was commended. This book outlined the hardships the country faced in order for us to be able to live the life of freedom we do today. The American army consisted of normal everyday citizens with no prior military experience, but they pulled out a victorious win with the leadership of George Washington. With the strong will of determination, the American people did not let opposing forces deter them

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