James Otis The Revolutionary War brought out dynamic personalities of men, which have made freedom a reality for us. ... He was an extremely powerful militia general during the revolutionary war, contributing in many ways to the independence effort. ... George Washington The American Revolutionary War brought out, with out question, some the finest possible patriots known to man, each rising up against the powerful crown of England. ... Charles Lee American patriots during the Revolutionary War of the 1770s and 1780s did not necessarily come from the colonies. ... Tea, 1771 -73...

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Founding Brothers When retracing our country's history during the 1790's and reviewing the decisions executed by our founding brothers, we can discern a trend in the manner in which these men governed that parallels their actions taken throughout the Revolutionary era. ... On July 3, 1775, at Cambridge, Massachusetts, he took command of his ill-trained troops and embarked upon a war that was to last six grueling years. ... This dedication carried over to the 1790's after the war had been fought, when he was elected by the people as president in 1789. ... They demonstrated the...

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The first thing that really made George Washington a big name was the Revolutionary War even though he did play a significant role in the French and Indian War. ... Two weeks later came the news that Washington had feared: Revolutionary France had declared war on Britain, Spain, and the Netherlands. ... American citizens constantly rioted and "there was always the threat of war with Britain" (Flexner2 81). ... The United States did not fully realize this when the First World War started. ... The United States had to enter the war. ...

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The Articles of Confederation was the first documentation of the beginning structure of the United States government, which held together the 13 colonies who had just fought in the Revolutionary War. ... Every class of public creditors must know the inability of Congress to pay their demands, unless furnished with the means by the several States, and the exertions of that body have not been (lacking) heretofore to obtain the means " (Document C) This quote means that with the because to the mountain of debt Congress has to comply with, Congress keeps delaying to pay the Revolutionary War sol...

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The war was no longer about "the defense of their country, or for their rightful liberties as freeborn Englishmen," but for a "proudly proclaimed all-out war for an independent America of freedom and equality" (137). ... Considering that many Revolutionaries led mob assaults before Washington could regulate them, it is not at all surprising that they would consider the American Patriots just another unruly mob wanting to take money and power. ... And this war really was more of a civil war before the motives became clear and a revolution really was in full scale. ... On the...

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Praised by colonials in America, Martha strived to be by her husband's side in every fight during the Revolutionary War. Most women did not even bother to step outside of the household due to the shots heard during the war and to protect their children. Despite the norm, not only was the First Lady taking care of her grandchildren and making sure they received the right protection, but she also stood by her husband, aided several troops during the war and advocated for loyalty and patriotism of her country. ... As the war began, Martha knew she had to face these obstacles and hardships ...

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The Seven Years War between Great Britain and France and its subsequent acts had a substantial impact on British-American relations once the war was over. ... More turmoil arose from the Seven Years War when England passed the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act in consecutive years. ... Great Britain was suffering from huge war debts and thus taxed its colonies in an effort to create revenue. ... In a last attempt to avoid a revolutionary war, the Congress sent the "Olive Branch Petition" to King George that declared they wanted to remain allies with Britain but be given a certain independe...

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After seven years of war between France and Grand Britain, grand Britain won but faced a huge war debt (140 million pounds) the ministry was determine to reform the empire: "Either the colonies would of their own accord furnish funds or parliament had to seize them. ... II According to Elli's assertion that the revolutionary leaders were "the greatest- generation of political talent in America history, I'm agree. ... Despite their differences, and particularly when contrasted with what was happening in France during the same period, it is noteworthy that the duel between Alexander H...

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The national bank was also one of Hamilton's thoughts to help the American people to recover from the Revolutionary war, adjust their currency, and help to control the American economy. ... On the other hand, Thomas Jefferson, anti- federalist, opposes Hamilton's ideas on recovering the country after the war. ...

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France and the American colonies had been enemies for years due to the brutal uprooting of the French population in Acadia; the French however were desperate to avenge their loss to the British during The Great War for Empire. ... (Henretta 173) General Francis Marion is considered one of the fathers of gruella warfare because of the tactics he and his men began using during the revolutionary war. ...

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President George Washington's Farewell to the Nation As a two term President of the United States and leading a successful war against the British in the Revolutionary War, George Washington began the process of in essence of announcing his retirement. ...

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The story opens in England, October 26, 1775, with King George III of England addressing the British Parliament on the war in the North American colonies. ... Washington, a Tidewater planter, was also an experienced soldier and surveyor, serving with distinction under Edward Braddock in the French and Indian War. ... His correspondence is rich with description of Washington, the war, and the meaning of life. ... The second section of the book, "The Fateful Summer," describes the movement of the war southward from Boston to New York, where the British and the Americans fought for cont...

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What effect has disease had on the history of war, in particular the American Revolution? ... Yellow fever had "constructed the geopolitical order form 1660 to 1780," but after 1780 it effectively "undermined" the power of empires because their foreign armies fell victim to the disease and were unable to defeat the immune revolutionary ex-slaves. ... " Adams supports his first complaint by outlining General Cornwallis and General Clinton's differing opinions on how the war should be fought. Cornwallis "wanted to march and counter march, fight battles and ...

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