The Revolutionary War by Bart McDowell.
The Revolutionary War gives an interesting and distinct account of the history and events of this great and pivotal time. The perspective is quite different than most history books. The author, Bart McDowell, gives the reader a lesson in the various battles and people, which make up the Revolutionary War through his family trips with his kids. He began a journey with his family, teaching his children all about the events of the Revolutionary War. They visited many of the sights of battles all over the East Coast, while reading actual accounts of the events to his children. McDowell personalizes the history lesson for the reader by adding comments his children made, or similarities in the weather when they visited to what the weather was on the actual day of the event.
McDowell begins by giving some background from 1755. His family often crossed Braddock Road, named after Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock. This road was the route he had taken on his springtime journey in 1755. General Braddock was shot through the lungs on July 9, 1755 by the French and their Indian allies. Before passing he said, "We shall better know how to deal with them another time" (p. 14). George Washington was just 23 when he joined Braddock's staff, and this was his first big battle. Partly due to his great military service, Washington was letter elected to the House of Burgesses, lower house of Virginia's legislature.
In this first chapter, McDowell introduces the reader to many names and characters that have become well known throughout history. We are first introduced to Benedict Arnold, Daniel Morgan, and George III. The various taxes that George the III attempted are covered here. The Sugar Act and The Stamp Act of 1765, which brought a great deal of anger and hostility toward the British, were two of them. In answer to the Stamp Act, the Burgesses voted the Virginia Resolves, the first official answer to the Stamp Act.
In Edith Wharton's The House of Mirth, elements of naturalism are used to show how the protagonist Lily Bart's life is controlled by her struggle between love and money. ... Lily Bart is obviously controlled by economic conditions and emotion. ... Lily Bart's entire life has been involved in New York's high society. ...
The facts of this case are that Bart and Arlene Keating have filed joint returns for the years 1998 and 1999. ... The question in this case is if Bart Keating should be held liable for the tax consequences and the embezzled funds. ... In my opinion, Bart has not benefited from the money. In the years Arlene embezzled the money, Bart's lifestyle remained modest and normal. ... Just as Ruth did not have any knowledge or benefit from her husband's embezzlement, neither did Bart. ...
Bart is the oldest child. ... In one episode Bart gets a tattoo. ... Bart and his parents are called into principal's office where they are told that Bart has a very high IQ. ... Bart becomes miserable at his new school. ... That night, as Homer helps Bart clean himself off, Bart tells Homer he cheated. ...
This started the Civil War. ... The Confederates 35,000 soldiers ran and attacked McDowell's and were losing. ... This caused the war on sea to a close. ... Lee forced McDowell to retreat, leaving with nearly 16,000 men gone. ... The war has lasted around six weeks. ...
The Bible has manuscript support from twenty four thousand copies made, compared to, for example, the works of Caesar, which had only ten copies (McDowell, 1990). ... There is also archaeological evidence from many sources such as the tablets unearthed from Edla/ Northern Syria, Dead Sea Scrolls, etc. that do not contradict the Biblical accounts (McDowell, 1990). ... Prior to the crucifixion he had been beaten and whipped in ways that would have led to severe injuries without medical attention (McDowell, 1990). The act of the crucifixion itself has been described in great detail by Roman sc...
So the first group will be composed of Lisa and Bart (the children) and the second one of Marge and Homer (the parents). ... For example, in one episode, Lisa and Bart are taken hostages by a prison escapist in a zeppelin. ... I wonder if they would have done that if Bart were the one writing the message! ... Bart is always the one who has all the adventures and does all the exciting funny things and Lisa is the smart quiet one always getting him out of trouble. She never holds any grudges, while Bart is mean to her most of the times and always gets his revenge; in other words "girls, ...
So the first group will be composed of Lisa and Bart (the children) and the second one of Marge and Homer (the parents). ... For example, in one episode, Lisa and Bart are taken hostages by a prison escapist in a zeppelin. ... I wonder if they would have done that if Bart were the one writing the message! ... Bart is always the one who has all the adventures and does all the exciting funny things and Lisa is the smart quiet one always getting him out of trouble. She never holds any grudges, while Bart is mean to her most of the times and always gets his revenge; in other words "girls,...
