The Founding Fathers of the United States of America are some of the most praised leaders in modern history. Their passion to establish a new government by and for the people created an undeniable notion that they were great leaders. The Founding Fathers wrote political newspapers articles, led movements in their newly formed political parties, went on to become important figure heads of the new nation and future presidents using their greatness to create the United States today. The greatness of
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He also lead a successful raid for the British in the battery, and was appointed the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury on September 11, 1789 by George Washington. In his later life, final years, and death, he worked as a prominent lawyer and army general, and established a daily newspaper, the New York Post. On July 11, 1804, vice president Burr and Hamilton exchanged shots on the Jersey side of
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Deciding whether to stay and possibly die or leave and have many others die is one of the hardest choices you will experience if you are put in a situations like this. The first two years of the American revolution did not go so well. People were dying and getting sick and you never knew if you were next. There were 12 men ,including yourself, that would be crowded into one hut. I have decided to not re-enlist for the three reasons which are trust, family, and valley forge’s conditions. These reasons
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Timmy Liska Cool title Is there any way that same one can keep their individuality in Anthem? The author of Anthem is Ayn Rand, she lived in communist Russia and escaped. This story is set in the future after a big war, now all that is left is a society with extremely basic technology. The purpose of this story was to warn people about how bad socialism can be. The process behind loosing individuality in Anthem’s society is brain washing, enforcing laws, and removing passion. To brainwash whole
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Zebulon Montgomery Pike was an American brigadier general and explorer. Pikes Peak in Colorado is named after Zebulon Pike. He was a United States Army captain in 1806 to 1807. Pike also led the Pike Expedition. During the pike expedition, he was sent out to explore and document the southern Louisiana territory and to find where the headwaters of the Red River were, during which he recorded the discovery of what later was called Pikes Peak. The Pike Expedition traveled through Colorado because his
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the militia as a young man, Arnold had a strong desire to be apart of more adventure and war. When the Revolutionary War started, Arnold joined the Continental Army. After demonstrating exquisite leadership qualities and firmness in his work, George Washington promoted Arnold to a general. Leading his men from Maine to Quebec through a blizzard, the conditions resulted in a desperate attack on British men which failed miserably. His leg was greatly injured and was carried off by
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The American Revolution was a political event that took place in the British North American Colonies, starting in 1776. It removed the colonies from Great Britain's control and established an independent nation known, now, as The United States of America. The British used their money to bribe and secure loyalists, as well as promising freedom to those enslaved. The British lost the Revolutionary War in North America due to higher disadvantages, misconceptions and insecurities of those who they promised
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The book My Brother Sam is Dead by James and Christopher Collier describes the life of the Meeker family during the revolutionary war. The book was set in Redding Ridge, Connecticut and the war started right after the battle of Lexington and Concord. The book includes three main characters Sam, Tim, and Life Meeker. Sam is 17 years old, he likes to talk without thinking. He is rebellious, short tempered, ead strong, and brave. Tim is 12-13 years old and is the younger brother of Sam. He is caring
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First President of the United States, George Washington began his military career as an aide in one of Virginia's four districts. Washington gradually advanced to the positions of Lieutenant Colonel, Commander and Chief of Virginia's militia, and finally Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War against Britain. His hard work and dedication to the War significantly impacted the outcome, as his actions certainly contributed to America’s win. Washington won the first presidential
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The Boston Massacre took place on the evening of March 5, 1770. It was a cold, snowy Monday night. There was a foot of snow on the ground. The sun had already set, and the moon was out. The massacre was a result of the stamp act, and other acts that brought on tension between Great Britain and the colonists. It is said that the massacre took a few days to happen. The second provocation documented that led to the massacre occurred on February 29, 1770. There were a few provocations that had led
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