The Leader Who Didn't Go to School Written and Illustrated By George Lin Table of contents Introduction Chapter 1 George Washington Chapter 2 Childhood hobbies Chapter 3 Early life of Washington Chapter 4 Marriage and Children Chapter 5 Leading to War Chapter 6 As a President Conclusion Index Glossary…
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The book by Thomas B. Allen’s George Washington, Spymaster: How the Americans Out spied the British and Won the Revolutionary War, talks about George Washington. It discusses how he created the Culper Ring spy network and how they helped win the Revolutionary War. Through primary documents Allen supports his thesis that the freedom of the country would not be possible if not for the spies working “behind-the-scenes.” Allen praises the spy ring for winning independence and helping with every major…
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Nathanael Greene was a very trust worthy general and friend to George Washington. Why is Greene General Washington’s friend well the reason is because Greene had a fighting will for the American colonist side. But before Greene became a General he was a private in Rhode Island Kentish guards. Rhode Island Kentish Guards is a military meant to protect a town in Rhode Island. However the other privates in Greene’s didn’t really want Greene in their group, Because Greene had a stiff leg. They basically…
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larger army and less resources. George Washington struggled to obtain the needs of the men, advocating pay, to feed his men, and ways to provide structure to the army. This led to many of the militia not doing their job and caused strife between Washington and congress. The men apart of the militia quickly lost their drive behind the war after numerous losses. They were far away from home, with little food, no pay, and harsh weather conditions. Countless of time, Washington advocated for his soldiers…
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Michelle Sipe I) Articles of Confederation 1) The US didn’t have a “constitution” with the Articles, but who/what DID have constitutions? The states had constitutions. 2) What was the one and only “branch” of central government under the Articles? The congress was the only branch of government under the Articles. 3) What were the “problems” under the Articles? There were different currencies for each state making it harder to impose taxes for the poor economy. 4) The attack on the federal…
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George Washington George Washington is said to be one of the best presidents in American history. There are many reasons why people think George Washington is the best president and one example of that is that Washington was the general of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Washington was also credited with most of the military tactics the help the win the American Revolution. After Washington helped win the American Revolution, he wasn't done George then help right the Articles…
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Army, under George Washington suffered major defeats against the British. Winter time was near and the war came to a pause. The army settled in a makeshift camp called Valley Forge 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia. From Valley Forge, Washington could keep an eye on General Howe's British army in Philadelphia.The winter was rough and brutal with freezing temperatures of twelve degrees. The soldiers slept in damp,crude log cabins while others slept on the icy ground.…
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Great Awakening. IDENTIFICATIONS: Great Awakening The Great Awakening was a religious revival held in the 1730's and 1740's to motivate the colonial America. Motivational speakers such as Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield helped to bring Americans together. George Whitfield Whitefield came into the picture in 1738 during the Great Awakening, which was a religious revival that spread through all of the colonies. He was a great preacher who had recently been an alehouse attendant…
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Some presidents have not achieved the par level of needs demanded by the presidency, like Mckinley and Harding. However, there have been many successful and over achieving presidencies since the beginning of our country. Some have made more of an impact than others. George Washington, Andrew Jackson, and Abraham Lincoln have been the some of the most significant presidencies in history. Their desire for freedom, personality of a common man and their military experience allowed them to show their strong power. These at…
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recognized nation and British was the top dog among the other nations in the world; even bigger than France and Spain who were also part of the major nations in the world. But what led for an undisciplined, unorganized and divided developing nation “win” over the most powerful nation in the world at that time? Britain's military was the best in the world especially the British Navy. Their soldiers were well equipped, well disciplined, well paid, and well fed. Funds were much more easily raised by…
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