, Research Paper
1776 was a year that will change America forever. Many battles were fought and many achievements were made. Many men gave their lives to fight for what they believed in.
The Declaration of Independence
On July 4 the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its purpose was to declare freedom and independence to the 13 American Colonies. The writing of this document is mostly credited to
Thomas Jefferson. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson were all signers, along with many others.
The Declaration of Independence serves as one of America’s most treasured symbols because it identifies the moment when
our nation was born. It announced the separation of the thirteen colonies from England and the need for independence.
Church bells rang out over Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 signaling that the Declaration of Independence was approved and officially adopted by the Continental Congress. A month earlier Congress had appointed a Committee of Five to draft a statement to the world presenting the colonies’ case for independence. The committee consisted of John Adams of Massachusetts, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Robert R. Livingston of New York and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. The committee assigned Jefferson the task of writing the original document. After Franklin and Adams made minor alterations, the document was submitted to Congress.
The Crossing and Battle of Trenton
On Christmas Eve night Washington led his troops across the Delaware River on a surprise attack against the Hessian regiments and a troop of British soldiers stationed outside of Trenton. At six o?clock the troops marched nine miles north of Trenton. The 2,700 men began to cross through the harsh winter weather. The soldiers finally landed on the Jersey Bank on December 26 at three o?clock in the morning. The march began again about an hour later. Two miles beyond their landing Washington separated his army into two groups. General Greene accompanied by Washington was assigned 1,200 men and ten fieldpieces. Greene proceeded down the Pennington Road while General Sullivan and his 1,500 men marched down the River Road. When the two groups met again at Trenton they were able to take down the Hessians who were up all night celebrating.
With in an hour, the battle was over, 22 Hessians were dead, 98 were wounded and almost a thousand were being held prisoner. Nine hundred and eighteen prisoners, six brass cannons, forty horses, one thousand stands or arms and fifteen colors were captured. Only four Americans were wounded.
The Battle of Long Island
August 26 was the beginning of the Battle of Long Island. It began in the morning hours when the Americans fired on a few British soldiers. George Washington sent part of his small army to defend Brooklyn Heights, on Long Island. A few hours later 200-300 British Troops attacked the American?s. These attacks began the battle. The Americans were waiting to be attacked but the British had walked right passed them without even being detected. The Hessians, who were on the British side, managed to attack the Americans along with the British.
The Americans were defeated but fought well considering the unfair amount of troops on the British Side. An estimated 10,000 Americans were involved in the battle and 22,000 British and Hessians. 312 Americans were killed and 1,407 were wounded or captured while only 56 British troops were killed and 273 wounded or captured.
Battle of Moore?s Creek Bridge
The Tory council of war decided to attack at dawn on February 27, 1776. Lieutenant Colonel Donald McLeod took active command. At 1:00 A.M., they set out. Although they numbered 1,600, they had only 500 firearms. When they reached the bridge, they found empty entrenchments. The Rebels had withdrawn to the other side of the bridge.
An advance party found half of the bridge planks had been removed and the two stringers had been greased. But Lt. Colonel McLeod would not be denied. An eighty-man assault force armed with broadswords was assembled under the command of Captain John Campbell. The assault force followed McLeod down one stringer and Campbell down the other to the beat of drums and the Scottish war pipes.
The Rebels held their fire until Campbell and McLeod crossed the creek and then they let loose with their two cannon and musket fire. No one was left standing on the bridge. Campbell and McLeod were killed immediately. Some Tories fell into the creek and drown. Their companions who had watched their quick defeat immediately retreated. Thirty Tories were counted dead, while the Rebels had only two casualties, one who later died of his wounds. 850 Tories were captured, including General MacDonald.
The Battle of Fort Sullivan
On June 4, the British arrived outside Charleston Harbor. They now had to navigate over the bar that surrounded the harbor. It made the harbor inaccessible during low tide and accessible at high tide only through five channels. After sounding the channels and making other preparations, the smaller ships and warships moved to Five-Fathom Hole on June 7. Five-Fathom Hole was thirty feet deep and out of range of Fort Sullivan.
Between June 9 and 15, General Clinton put his troops ashore on Long Island, which was north of Sullivan’s Island, while the fort was on the island’s southern tip. Clinton then found it difficult to cross The Breach from Long Island onto Sullivan’s Island. The British had incorrect intelligence of a shallow ford, when in truth the shallowest channel was seven feet deep. But Clinton stubbornly spent several days searching for the elusive ford. When they finally tried crossing in boats, American riflemen and gunners held them off.
While General Clinton continued his fruitless search, the last two British warships, the Bristol and the Experiment, had to have their guns removed to lighten the boats enough to clear the bar. On June 26, the British were ready, having finally moved and refitted all their ships at Five-Fathom Hole. On June 27, they attempted to set sail, but contrary winds halted their movement. They now waited for favorable winds. At 10:30 A.M. on June 28, the winds were favorable and Commodore Parker moved into position to bombard Fort Sullivan. The bomb ship, Thunder, initially anchored too far away and quickly disabled itself when too much powder was used to compensate for the distance. The recoil damaged the ship and left it silent. Meanwhile, the Americans expended roughly one-seventh the amount of powder that the British did, but the slow and steady American fire was quite accurate. The Bristol, Commodore Parker’s flagship, was disabled. By 9:30 P.M., all firing ceased. At 11:30 P.M. the British ships withdrew to Five-Fathom Hole. The next morning the Actaeon was set afire and abandoned.
Другие работы по теме:
Famine Essay Research Paper The Battles of
Famine Essay, Research Paper The Battles of Ypres, 1914, 1915, 1917 There were in fact three battles fought around the Ypres salient during the War. The first, in 1914 was an attempt by theBEF to halt the rapid advances made by the Germans. The second, in 1915, was notable for the first use of poison gas bythe Germans.
Vietman War Essay Research Paper The Viet
Vietman War Essay, Research Paper The Viet Cong were experts at the use of several unconventional battle tactics, namely, Guerilla Warfare. This is how they won many of the battles in the Vietnam War. The Viet Cong, during ground battles used small arms, some of which they had made themselves. Another technique they used was psychological warfare.
Arc De Triomph Essay Research Paper Jeremy
Arc De Triomph Essay, Research Paper Jeremy Crowe Arch de Triomphe The famous Arch de Triomphe was a monument of all the battles Napoleon won during his rein in France. The Arch was dedicated to Paris in 1836. The designer of the Arch was a man named named Jean Francois-Therese Chalgrin. The designer wanted it to be an impresive Arch so he made the arch 165 feet high and 145 feet long.
Scarlet Letter Essay Research Paper Frank Lee81700Essay
Scarlet Letter Essay, Research Paper Frank Lee 8/17/00 Essay- Scarlet Letter In modern times battles are fought everyday, but in the end, it is only the outcome of the wars that count. Sometimes the good guys win and sometimes the bad guys win, but in literature, it is different. “In literature, Evil wins the battles, but Good wins the wars.” says Henry Gaedon.
Oedipus Essay Research Paper battles against Centaurs
Oedipus Essay, Research Paper battles against Centaurs, Amazons, also friezes of Athena figthing the giants. Interestingly these sculptures are all of either battle or celebrations, this in way show cased the Athenian ambitions.
Alexander The Great Arriving In Persepolis Essay
, Research Paper I am Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia ruler of Greece. I have been king of Macedonia since my father?s assassination five years ago. Since his death I have conquered much of the world. I am ruthless, and should anyone attempt to defeat me in battle, they are sure to die. The year I became ruler of Macedonia I set out to the city of Thessaly to restore Macedonia rule.
Tuskegee Airmen Essay Research Paper The Tuskegee
Tuskegee Airmen Essay, Research Paper The Tuskegee Airmen In 1948, President Truman issued Executive Order 9981, which called for “equality of treatment and opportunity” in the armed forces. On March 7, 1942, young black pilots stood at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama. It was at this historic graduation exercise that these men were inducted the into the United States Army Air Corps.
Dad Essay Research Paper DADHe left me
Dad Essay, Research Paper He left me when I was a baby Before I was even born But to think he never tried to find me Makes me shiver through the bone. Wondering year after year
Homers Odyssey And It
’s Relation To Todays Society Essay, Research Paper The Odyssey is extremely relevant today because stuff like this is still happening, not with swords and magic, of course, but with guns and politics.
Year Round School Essay Research Paper When
Year Round School Essay, Research Paper When students hear about year round schooling, many of them automatically shun the idea. Who wants to go to school for the whole year? But the idea of year round schooling is actually a very good one and is more beneficial to the students that the current school system.
ROTC Entrence Essay Essay Research Paper entrance
ROTC Entrence Essay Essay, Research Paper entrance essay For almost as long as I cn remember, I have been interested in th military. Influenced by such movies as “Patton”, and by my dad’s interest in military history, my
Beowulf Essay Research Paper 2
Beowulf Essay, Research Paper “Beowulf” Beowulf had a lot of anger in his battles. He used the rush of energy to conquer his most horrid opponents. I will show a few things in these paragraphs. Beowulf’s anger helped in his battles, hurt him in his battles, and fueled him to fight the battles. His anger is a source of winning and losing.
Yesterdays And Todays World Essay Research Paper
Society in Yesterdays and todays world Todays and yesterdays world have a great deal of difference and only a spec of similiarties. Yesterdays world was more of a civilized place not including the act of war and unneccessary battles. Society is the topic of yesterdays and todays world.
Freedom Essay Research Paper English 9
Freedom Essay, Research Paper English 9 – 2January 11 , 1999 What Freedom Means to Me When I think of freedom I think of courage. In order for us to receivefreedom our country has gone through a great deal of courageous fighting towin the battles that most of us take for granted. If our forefathers hadn’tfought we might live in a world where there was a ruler, and we would not beallowed to make up our own minds.
Stonewall Jackson Essay Research Paper Stonewall Jackson
Stonewall Jackson Essay, Research Paper Stonewall Jackson, born January 21, 1824 was one of the most famous confederate generals and one of the best officers to serve for General Robert E. Lee. But Jackson wasn?t just born a general, he earned it. Since his parents died when he was very young, life was very rough for him.
THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS Essay Research
Paper In England, the education system is slightly different to the one used in France. Children usually begin nusery school when they are between three to four years old. Here they part take in various activities such as painting, playing with toys and reading simple story books. They also learn how to communicate to each other.
Beowulf An Epic Essay Research Paper Beowulf
Beowulf: An Epic Essay, Research Paper Beowulf: An Epic Numerous characteristics of this poem validate claims that it is an epic. Obviously indicative of this poem s epic nature are its boasts and battles. Beowulf s boasts begin as soon as he arrives on the Danish shore when he justifies his presence there by giving evidence of his worthiness to fight Grendel.
Flag Desecration Essay Research Paper Flag Desecration
Flag Desecration Essay, Research Paper Flag Desecration Flag desecration is not American. People who burn the American flag lack respect for themselves, America, and the many people who have died to preserve American freedom. The people who desecrate the American flag have no right to call themselves Americans.
Year 2000 Essay Research Paper Year 2000The
Year 2000 Essay, Research Paper Year 2,000 The year two thousand seems to be on the tip of every ones tongue. From what will happen to what to expect when it comes. Others believe that these few days
Sir Lancelot Du Lake Essay Research Paper
Sir Lancelot du Lake was quite possibly the bravest and most gallant knight in the world. His battles were pretty much lopsided, due to his extreme skill. He was King Arthur’s best knight. He was very adventurous and prone to getting into trouble, which he always came out of without a scratch. Why was Lancelot honored so? In the last four paragraphs, I will try to explain this to my best ability.
Pacific Disease Essay Research Paper There was
Pacific Disease Essay, Research Paper There was a terrible disease on an island far off the Pacific Ocean. There were five people, six totals including me. I was the only one who had the medicine that can cure the disease. Only problem is, the medicine is enough for one person and one person only. Who will I choose? Ok let?s just get this straight.
Beowulf Character Analysis Essay Research Paper Beowulf
Beowulf: Character Analysis Essay, Research Paper Beowulf: Character Analysis When he arrived at the Danish land, Beowulf was a young man seeking adventure and glory. Beowulf was distinguished among his people, the Geats, for
Arab Israeli Conflict Essay Research Paper ArabIsraeli
Arab Israeli Conflict Essay, Research Paper Arab-Israeli Conflict The Chicago Tribune published an article by Ray Moseley entitled Arab-Israeli street battles claim more lives?, which examines the continuous struggle for peace in the Middle East. This article discusses how many Arabs are being killed at the hands of Israeli soldiers.
Robert E Lee Essay Research Paper Lee
Robert E. Lee Essay, Research Paper Lee, Robert E(dward) (1807-70), brilliant Confederate general, whose military genius was probably the greatest single factor in keeping the Confederacy alive through the four years of the American Civil War.
DDay Essay Research Paper United States battles
D-Day Essay, Research Paper United States battles U.S. & Britain invade which they call D-Day On June 6, 1944 there was a big invasion on the northern coast of France. Normandy was the site of the invasion. The attack was scheduled to be a day earlier on June 5. Germany was occupied and not expected to be attacked from the north.The allied forces were fighting in Italy and the generals of those nations were planning an invasion.
Fahrenheit 451 3 Essay Research Paper Braveheart
Fahrenheit 451 3 Essay, Research Paper Braveheart Essay I think that the movie Braveheart helped us all learn more about the middle ages because it showed the battles and lives as closely as possible. For example, in the battles they had very little strategy, the only strategy that I saw was when William flanked the English at Stirling and took out their archers.
John Dickinson Essay Research Paper John DickinsonJohn
John Dickinson Essay, Research Paper John Dickinson John Dickinson, born on November 13, 1732, was raised with an excellent educational background with would later bring him into politics. John was born the second son of Samuel and Mary Dickinson near the village of Trappe in Talbot County, Maryland. By the age of eighteen, Dickinson began the study of law in Philadelphia.
Peer Pressure Essay Research Paper Chris Clay
Peer Pressure Essay, Research Paper Chris Clay English 300Peer Pressure Peer pressure is one of the biggest battles that I had to fight while I was in high school. Peer pressure effects may teens around the world, some good and some bad. Peer pressure effected my life in a not so good way, but changed my life for the better and helped me realize that it is easy to say no.
Civil War Battles Essay Research Paper Civil
Civil War Battles Essay, Research Paper Civil War Battles- Bull Run, Shiloh and Vicksburg The American Civil War- 1861 to 1895. A terrible four years. Four years of victory, defeat and death. Though, without it where would the United States of America be? Pulled apart or reconstructed and as one?
Gang Violence Essay Research Paper ALLEGED GANG
Gang Violence Essay, Research Paper ALLEGED GANG LEADER ON FIRE - An alleged gang leader is set alight after being shot by vigilantes, August 4. The incident has raised tensions on the crime ravaged Cape Flats as thousands of armed Moslem vigilantes vow to continue their campaign against drug dealers and gang members.
Battle Of Shilo Essay Research Paper The
Battle Of Shilo Essay, Research Paper The Battle of Shiloh 1962 The Battle of Shiloh was one of bloodiest battles of the civil War. In fact it was one of the bloodiest battles fought on Tennessee soil.