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George Washington and General Cornwallis had agreed to meet to discuss important issues and matters. They met at a restaurant to make sure they remain civil with each other. “General Cornwallis, how are you?” George Washington asked while extending his hand for a handshake. “I am doing well General Washington. And you?” he said while shaking General Washington’s hand. “I am doing well.” They sit at a table and ask for water to drink and order their meals. The restaurant is small with not many people

Alysia Horner Mrs. Huffman Language Arts CP 24 March, 2017 The Battle of Bunker Hill No one likes being told what to do. In a way the Battle of Bunker Hill started the same way as an argument would between a parent and a teenager. This is one of the many things that have caused problems between other countries, they give people more freedom and eventually they want more independence. Somethings said and done also can’t be undone or said, no one can go back. The Battle of Bunker Hill is one of the

In 1993, a standoff arose between the federal government and the Branch Davidians. The Branch Davidians were a right-wing extremist group who focused on the book of revelations within the Bible. The conflict began with ATF attempting to raid the compound resulting in four agents and six compound members being killed. The conflict escalated and roughly 900 law-enforcement officers made their way to the complex. Negotiations failed and the order was given for the FBI to storm the compound. This violent

Chapter 5 The battle of Lexington and Concord The Goal On April 19 of 1775 a battle had just begun. Redcoats came marching down through fields, with one thought in mind, Get the ammunition. Did they want a fight? No. DId they get a fight? Yes. One bridge was a battleground to something much bigger than it ever expected. . A MIdnight Ride On the night of April 19, 1775. Paul Revere was taking a midnight run. Why? To alert people about something big. “British soldiers are here! Get ready!” He

Quinn Massey Ms. Davis College Prep English 10 April 2017 The One Behind The Trigger In the modern world, Terrorism seems like a daily occurrence. A bomb here and a shooting there is taken in stride, now. No more than a week and life is back to normal. There is no rallying cry. While most threats come from the outside, as is a hot topic recently, we also recognize that many attacks come from within our borders. However, there was a time when it was inconceivable that one of our own could think of

Aya Schweighauser Mrs. King Alexander Hamilton Report 18 January 2017 Alexander Hamilton A year or two ago, a musical named Hamilton was released, and the public loved it. It was about one of the lesser known founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton. He was an assistant to General and President George Washington, giving advice on issues, fought in the Battle of Yorktown, and even helped create the nation's treasury. He lived and fought through the American Revolution, helping the colonists gain their

The Government's Response to the Oklahoma City Bombing The Oklahoma City Bombing affected many Americans, including the President of the United States. From the start the White House immediately dispatched the FBI. The initial reaction was to close the airports, but that would infringe on civil liberties. Government intervention with this tragedy would help many victims' family members cope with the loss of their loved ones. Presidential response as well

Desiring recognition and the feeling of pride brings a fullness in life so if you were to not being given the proper recognition, if you were utterly ignored, if you were tossed aside and others received credit for your very own work, is if you were faced to choose between taking the high road and becoming a better human being or would you act out in vengeance? Benedict Arnold’s historical acclaim is often associated with the traitor activity, by examining the experiences with Arnold, Americans are

On April 28th, 1758, in Westmoreland county, Virginia, James Monroe was born to a farmer named Spence Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth Jones. James Monroe entered the College of William and Mary at 16 years of age in Williamsburg, Virginia. In order for him to join the continental Army in 1776, in efforts to fight for independence from Great Britain, he left his studies. During the Battle of Trenton, he became a lieutenant and had the privilege of crossing the Delaware river with General George Washington

The Civil War split our nation, Americans fighting Americans, brother against brother. The war lasted four long years, a key battle fought westward was the turning point in the war: the Battle of Vicksburg. Between Cairo, Illinois, and the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River twists and winds for nearly 1,000 miles. Commonly referred to as ‘the trunk of the American tree '. The river was vital to both the American Government and to the Confederate forces in the west. The city of Vicksburg