Later on, in 1775 George was unanimously selected to be Commander-in-Chief of the Second Continental Congress, ("Primary Documents in American History"). Even though Washington was used to commanding a small militia, he had an excellent strategy. His first move was to occupy Dorchester Heights, where he brought supplies from Fort Ticonderoga and forced the British to evacuate Boston. Throughout the war for Independence, Washington continued to use his unique strategies. His strategies he used on the Hessians in Trenton was the surprise attack. Most of the battles he fought, he planned out very well. He failed sometimes, but that didn’t stop him from fighting. Washington was well organized, very attentive to details, and expected hard work and effort from his troops. During every war Washington would visit his home ten times, he stayed in Valley Forge. During the wars he would also write letters to help his army by giving cattle to his army to feed them. Then, The Treaty of Paris ended the war for Independence and started The Revolutionary War. In June of 1775, Congress ordered General Washington to lead the Continental Army in
Joining in Lawrences place ranked George up to major. Washington was eager to prove he was good enough and that perspective is what leads to what he means to us today. He was so eager to prove himself he joined in a dangerous mission to the Ohio territory in 1753. George was supposed to carry a warning message to the French from the governor . After Washington soon arrived he had to inform the governor that the French would not listen to the message and would not leave Ohio. After Washington did that he was promoted to the lieutenant colonel. Soon after he traveled back to the northern frontier were unpremeditated fighting resulted in the death of Joseph Jumonville, one of the French officers. Washington and his troop continued to work on a fort in Great Meadow, Pennsylvania. The French who were angry about the death of Jumonville decided that they were going to attack back. The surrounded George and his troop at the fort, but Washington could only surrender showing he would not fight and get his men killed. The French and Britain both wanted the Ohio territory which is what made the war known as the French and Indian war to Americans and the seven year war to the Britain start. After having to surrender the fort to the French George resigned his appointment with the Virginia regiment and bought his sister-in-law Annes Mount Vernon estate close to Alexandria, Virginia. Even though George bought the house he wanted to expand his military experience George
The colonies decided to elect a president on the year 1789. Washington was the first choice for president. During the American Revolution , he was one of the best generals. For example, he was usually fighting along with his soldiers, not just giving orders. Also, Washington was never severely wounded in battle. Many people believe we would have lost the war without George Washington.
He got elected to the Massachusetts Assembly and happened to be one of the five to represent the colony. This occurred at the first Continental Congress in 1774. Then, In 1775 when the Congress created the Continental Army, John Adams had then nominated George Washington as the commander-in-chief in Virginia
Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de Lafayette, or better known as Marquis de Lafayette, was born in Chavaniac France on 6 September 1757. He comes from a famous, well off landowning family in the southern part of France. From him being orphaned at a young age to Lafayette helping the American Revolution and vice versa the French revolution, Lafayette became one of the most important people in Western Europe in the 18th-19th century.
Robert Edward Lee was born on january 19, 1807, in Westmoreland County Virginia. Robert grew up with a great love for his country. Yet, in 1861, the country he so admired was torn apart by the start of the Civil War.
George Washington was quite the moving and important character in the fight for Independence which made America into the one we know today. Not only a politician and the first president of the USA but a military general, George Washington has many historical appearances during the American Revolution. Born into a plantation owning family the majority of his early life was spent on the farm with not much of an education. Despite this he lived in a very prosperous family. His father died when he was 11 and so he continued to help, at an early age, manage the farm with his mother. With his talent in mathematics he followed the career of a surveyor which, by exploring the Virginian wilderness, earned him enough money to go and get land of his own. Washington after the death of his half brother Lawrence inherited his land; Mount Vernon, on the Potomac River, near Alexandria, Virginia. In 1752 he would be made the commander of the Virginia militia. He at
Nathanael Greene was an American general of great importance. After Benedict Arnold turned out to be a traitor, General Nathanael Greene came into the story. Although he was a general, he had no prior experience as a man in the army. He first joined the militia as a private in 1774. During the war, he was then promoted to a general by Rhode Island officials, since he was a powerful and successful commander. Greene was such a successful general, that George Washington wanted him to be in charge of the southern army, instead of Horatio Gates. The Congress disagreed, but when Gates lost the battle at Camden, Congress changed their mind and put Greene in charge.
Marquis de lafayette was born on September 6th, 1757 to Michel Louis Christophe Roch Gilbert Paulette du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette and Marie Louise Jolie de La Rivière. He was born at the Chateau de Chavaniac, in Chavaniac-Lafayette, near Le Puy-en-Velay, in the Province of Auvergne. His birth name was Marie Joseph Paul Yves
After another attack by the French the British was loosing greatly until both sides issued terms in regards to peace. These terms later caused problems. Washington was then set out to establish his headquarters and recurring supplies and troops. His mission as Virginia's commander-in-chief was to execute a strategy to maintain the Virginia frontiers. He then marched well trained troops to Duquesne. This expedition was carefully carried out. After the war and the British won fort Duquesne, Washington resigned his commission for the last time. After this the government was struggling with centered power so after a few incidents, George Washington became president. He realized that he had to set an example for the founding father to come, for this reason he wished to be called "Mr. President". He was very respected for how he addressed debates and the making of bills and laws to come but also how noble and graceful he addressed certain issues. He later on died at his home, Mount Vernon from smallpox. George Washington will always be remembered from centuries to come. He will be remembered as the founding father of our government and how presidency and the government, and congress shall work. Without his great work, today we might could be under a monarchy type of government, which would change how great America is
George Washington was born in Bridges Creek, Virginia in February on the 22 of 1732. At the age of eleven his father, Augustine Washington, died of unknown causes which caused George Washington to live the next few years in different households throughout Virginia. Washington’s official career in the military began in 1752. In June, 1775, the Second Congress elected George Washington as Commander in Chief, which lead to Washington taking control over the Continental forces that were surrounding the British army in Boston. Throughout the war for Independence, he continued to make smart decisions, such as the surprise attack in Trenton. In Congress was unable to provide his troops with enough or supplies, which lead to many of his troops starving.
Although his feelings changed in 1767, when the Townshend Acts were passed George was all for resistance against what he felt was the abuse by the King of the rights of the Englishmen. George gave an idea to the House of Burgesses in 1769 to call everyone in Virginia to boycott all British merchandise until the Acts were lifted. Following the passing of the Intolerable acts of 1774, George called for a meeting. During this meeting, the Fairfax Resolves were created and with it the assembling of the Continental Congress happened and the use of weapons to help the resistance was agreed on. Washington was chosen as a delegate for the First Continental Congress in 1775. In 1775, following the battles of Lexington and Concord, Great Britain and the North American colonies started to have armed disputes. Prepared for the fight, Washington traveled to Philadelphia to the Second Continental Congress. Washington was chosen as the Major General and the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. Washington was a great general and was good at keeping the small army together through all the problems they faced. The soldiers had very little supplies in the war but they kept fighting. Finally after eight years, with the help from France,who became allies with the colonists, the Continental Army captured British soldiers who were under General Cornwallis in Yorktown. The capture ended the Revolutionary War and George was America’s Hero. A peace treaty was signed between America and Great Britain so George returned to his home at Mount
Washington started his military career in the Virginia militia in 1753. He started out as an adjutant for the southern part of the colony. Four months later, they promoted him to lieutenant colonel. After defeating the French scouting party in
Marquis de Lafayette was born on September 6, 1757, in Chavaniac, in the province of Auvergne in south central France. By the age of two Marquis lost his father who was a Colonel of grenadiers when he was killed at the battle of Minden in 1759 during the seven years’ war. Nine years after his father’s death in 1768, he moved to Paris with his mother, and entered the college du Plessis. By the age of 12 Marquis became an orphan when his mother passed away as well. His grandmother passed not long after his mother as well, leaving Marquis with a large inheritance. On April 9, 1771, When Lafayette was fourteen years old he entered the Royal Army. Two years later when he reached the age of sixteen, Lafayette married Marie Adrienne Francoise de Noailles. This gave him an alliance with one of the top and most wealthy families in France since she was related to the king.