At the age of just nineteen Hamilton became captain of an artillery company that saw battles in New York, Long Island, Trenton, Princeton, and White Plains. After the success of these battles, Hamilton became Washington’s personal military aid. In 1781, Hamilton, who was tired of not seeing battle, resigned as aide to Washington. That same year Hamilton again led a battalion at the battle of Yorktown, and with help from other battalions took over British
Kristen Bodner AMH 4130 10 December 2013 The Continental Congress The American Revolution stands to be one of the most pivotal moments in American history. After about a decade or so of neglect from the British colony’s mother country, Great Britain, the Thirteen Colonies allied together in order to fight against the unjust actions of the British government. Overtime, this led to leaders of the different colonies coming together at Philadelphia during the late months of 1774 to represent their prospective territories in the First Continental Congress. Here, the delegates discussed possible solutions to their quarry against Great Britain. The representatives began with peaceful options, but after the turmoil escalated violently in Massachusetts,
“Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.” - John Parker. Revolution is a dynamic process whose consequences no one can anticipate. The American colonies in 1765 were surprised by the new taxes that were being presented from the Parliament. This caused a rebellion that lead to a complete separation from Great Britain that once the colonistshad loved because of their powerful government that viewed them as equals and largely left alone to do what they wanted. Little over a decade, conflict began to occur with the British and Patriots in the Spring of 1775 in Massachusetts.
Famous quote: These are the times that try men’s souls 8.) Paine died in 1809 in NY, when his remains were transported to England they were lost and never recovered 9.) Facts: a) Born 1737 in England b) Dad was a Corset maker (Paines first profession) c) He was also a seaman, customs agent, preacher, teacher and
James attended Yale at the age of thirteen, but was expelled in his third year (1805) for committing several pranks. He worked on sailing ships, merchant vessels and then in the U.S. Navy. After seeing some of the world, he returned home in 1811 to marry Susan De Lancey, a woman from New York's social elite. The De Lancey's were Loyalists during the Revolution, and lost a lot of property with
US History 1 William Whipple Jr. born on January 14, 1730. He was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Hampshire. Whipple was born at Kittery, Maine, and educated at a common school studying how to be a merchant, judge, and a soldier until he went off to sea. He became a Ship's Master by the age of twenty-three. In 1759 he landed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and in partnership with his brother established himself as a merchant.
Charles L. Reason Algebra II Trig Charles L. Reason was born July 21, 1818 in New York City to West Indies immigrants Michael and Elizabeth Reason. Charles attended the African Free School along with his brothers Elmer and Patrick both who are important historical figures in their own right. An excellent student in mathematics, Reason became an instructor in 1832 at the school at age fourteen this became a striking matter for the news, receiving a salary of $25 a year. He used some of his earnings to hire tutors to improve his knowledge. Later, he decided to enter the ministry but was rejected because of his race by the General Theological Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal Church in New York City.
During the trip, he tried to improve the British relations with various Indian tribes. In 1754, Washington won the rank lieutenant colonel and then colonel in the militia, after that, he led a force that sought to challenge French control of the Ohio River Valley, but met defeat at Fort Necessity, PA this event was the trigger of the French and Indian War (1754- 1763). In 1755 Washington reentered military service with the courtesy title of colonel, as an aide to Gen. Edward Braddock, and barely escaped death when the French defeated the general's forces in the Battle of the Monongahela, PA. In 1758 the British finally won, peace returned to Virginia, and Washington resigned his commission to return to Mount Vernon, his duty faithfully performed. “ To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace” – George Washington.
George III, King of England, stressed very clear his commitment to defeat the rebellion through his speech toward Parliament in London on October 26, 1775. Despites all the consequence of the rebellion, he concluded that “none affects me more sensibly than the extraordinary burden which it must create to my faithful servants”. To him, America’s rise against England was liked the disobedient son, and that’s why the father wanted to put his son in discipline. Indeed, it was impossible for
Reason for War The year of the French and Indian war is at an end. The year is 1773. The French and Indian’s native to the Americas have lost the war against the British. The British Victory is received well by the colonists who perceived this would bring peace. The heavy weighing cost of the war being charged to the 13 colonies brought a feeling of enmity toward Great Britain.