... lasted from 1775 to 1783, involved the United States, England, and France. England held the upper hand in the beginning of the war due to its strong army, navy, and experienced military planning. The continental army lost many battles due to formation fighting, lack of men and resources. Guerilla fighting quickly changed the situation, slowing the progression of the British and the amount ... war. England trained the soldiers in fighting in formation and only obeying commands direct commands from their superior officers. The Continental army did fight in formation at the beginning of th...

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As a result of British ruler King George III's tyrannical grasps for power, the colonists decided to take things into their own hands and convened the First Continental Congress on September 1774 in Philadelphia. This was the first attempt to put an end to the King's desperation. Here, colonists signed the Declaration of Rights and Grievances. This stated ... the mother country, despite the fact that the intentions of the colonists were to escape. Over the next year, tensions between England and the colonists accelerated. In Lexington, British militia and colonial militia crossed paths and f...

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... right of freedom, making them slaves. Further, he criticized as well "the fatal fifth of March, 1770". He pointed out how the army that patrolled around the city causing the bloodshed of many innocent colonists. Although this excerpt disagreed with Britain's new rules, it was felt ... side. Leonard wrote a series of letters he sent to Britain showing his loyalty to the country. Actually, he wrote them down after the First Continental congress which took place in Philadelphia on September 5, 1774. During this gathering, the idea of a collective identity of America was presented; however, ...

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