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    Secretary of War. How was Henry Knox influential to the Revolutionary War? Knox was influential in the War because of his role as a colonel in the Continental War, his duties as the first U.S Secretary of War, and his task that he completed at Fort Ticonderoga that supported the United States’ success! To start off, the Continental Army was an army that was used after the break-out of the American Revolutionary War. A member of the colonial militia, Knox was a small part of the War at first. He

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    The battle of Trenton and the battle of Saratoga brought a crucial victory to the Continental Army, but the battle of Trenton improved morale in the patriots more so than the battle of Saratoga did. The battle of Trenton proved to be significant by ultimately turning the tide of the conflict in their favor, improving morale and hope for the war. For instance, The battle of Trenton on Christmas Eve in 1776 proved the colonist were dedicated and a capable force. The colonists were wary about fighting

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    everyone in Colonial America that regular farmers were able to hold their own against the renowned British Redcoats. The Continental Army may have lost the battle but they gave the British Army a large amount of losses. Without this confidence i am sure there would have been a lot less people volunteering for their local militia. Which could have been fatal to the Continental Army. With the great number of losses they took during the

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    Valley Forge is located approximately 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia, and consisted of little more than a few houses and a mill. This is where General George Washington decided to have the Continental army settle in for the winter. He thought of the location as a strategic place to watch the British army housed in Philadelphia. The conditions there are almost unbearable with little food, and clothing. However, the colonies were still continuing on with life. When women were known to have “scarlet

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    General Washington and the Continental Army had been routed in the Battle of Long Island and withdrew to the defenses of Brooklyn Heights, which left them confined between Hessian and British troops and the East River. General Washington was able to keep the revolution alive by maintaining the Continental Army in the field. Shifting from offensive strategy to a defensive strategy Without French assistance, it is

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    History HOME SHOT HEARD 'ROUND THE WORLD PAUL REVERE'S RIDE NATHANAEL GREENE Nathanael Greene "When I came into the army I found it in a most wretched condition. The officers had lost all confidence in the general, and the troops all their discipline." Nathanael Greene, on taking command of the southern Continental Army, 1780 Picture Sources: * Anderson, Dale. "Leaders of the American Revolution." *"General Nathanael Greene." Historic Valley Forge. Charles William Heathcote, Ph.D. Web. GO TO

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    British as a colonel in the British army. He his one of the forefathers of the United stated.he play a big part in the winning of the revolutionary war. As the first president of the united state he will take part in the reform of the constitution, a stronger government , the first 10 bill of rights.althougt he had many sucess during this period he had his down time. He lost many fight during the French and Indian war as well as the revolutionary war. The continental army was one of his weaknesses. Going

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    The British army, led by General William Howe, retreated to Halifax, Canada, and Washington's army moved to New York City in anticipation of a British offensive there. “On August 27, 1776, British forces under a far more experienced military professional, General Sir William Howe, had soundly drubbed the American army in the Battle of Long Island and were now poised to finish it off. The Continental Army was outnumbered and had their backs to the East River

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    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. The story starts off with King George III being shown as more lower class

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    The Battle at Trenton, probably one of the most significant battles of the American Revolutionary War, was a resounding victory for the Continental Army. General George Washington, commander of the Continental Army, was the victor more on the sheer complacency of British Commanding General James Grant and Colonel Johann Rall, Trenton Garrison Commander. December 25 and 26, 1776, will live in infamy for the British. Even though the battle was not a resounding crush to the British forces, General

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