Colonel Henry Kox

Colonel Henry Knox

In the American revolution there were many important men one of them was Colonel Henry Knox he contributed in the army and served as secretary of war. He was born in Boston on 1750 his parents came from North Ireland. He first was a shipmaster who carried on trade in the West Indies. He had some financial problems so he started working on a bookstore he learned a lot so he opened his own shop. Since the beginning he supported the American causes he was part of the sons of liberty  some years later he join the Boston Grenadier Corps their he started using his knowledge on wars and artillery. The first big war he served was in the Battle of Bunker Hill which take place in 1775. When Washington became the general he had a close relationship with Knox. He gave great advices to Washington one of them was to use the cannon from the captured Fort Ticonderoga. Then Knox became a colonel and he was in charge of artillery and  successfully he brought fifty cannons to the city.

When the time passed he was contributing more with the american army he became colonel in the Continental Army. And Washington immediately sent him north as winter was rapidly approaching. And he had a rough time with his soldiers in winter but he made it and  succeed to evacuated the British out of Boston. Knox was sent to Rhode Island and Connecticut to check the construction of fortification. He was succeeding and every time getting more power he became Washington's chief of artillery. In the Christmas attack on Trenton, Knox was given the key role of overseeing the army's crossing of the Delaware River. With the assistance of Colonel John Glover Knox succeeded in getting the attack force across the river. For his service he was promoted to brigadier general.

In March 1776, Washington seized Dorchester Heights (the key to Boston) and Knox placed the cannon in position there. Howe realizing the danger of an impending American bombardment, withdrew his troops from the city. On March 17, he embarked his troops for Halifax. Boston was entered the following day by triumphant Americans. He played a very important role with all his techniques and weapon construction. But he finally retired in June 1784 but he continued helping as Secretary of War until January 2, 1795 when he finally retired. And he dedicate time to his family and special interest until he died on October 25, 1806.

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The Battle of Saratoga

  In the American revolution, many battles made a difference for America. In each one of them many soldiers died, but victories were achieved. One of the most greatest battles that change entirely the war was the battle of Saratoga. The Battle of Saratoga was basically the Turing point of the whole Revolutionary War. This was the battle that gave so much hope for the patriots. This was the battle that practically made everyone believe that Britain would loose the war.  

  So it started out with General John Burgoyne was in Saratoga. The thing that changed was that he later found himself trapped in there because of the patriots. There was later a battle here because of this and it was called the Battle Of Saratoga on October 1777. This was the greatest victory that the patriots had. The thing was that because of this victory other countries wanted to help them win the war. France and Spain were the most important ones.

  The Battle of Saratoga made France realize that this was a true war so then they decided to enter and get into the war. There was even a man who's name was Marquis de Lafayette and he trained the patriots. He would give tactics and strategies which were good. Finally on February 1778 they were officially an alliance. Now the power in each side of the war was more equal. The British became very weak when Spain entered the war as well as an ally of France.



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Women in the American Revolution

When people talk about the american revolution, they most of the time talk about the soldiers, the wars, the generals, etc. But the don't mention the women. Even though no all of them fought in wars like Molly Pitcher, they help in such a way that they save the patriot's army several times. Some of them help with clothes, some others with supplies, some others with food, and some others who were more scandalous and brave replace their husband in wars. Their main job was to maintain their families and homes without their husband. When the Boston port act was applied, they had to produce their own materials and supplies to survive. After the Coercive Acts, Patriots were focused on independence, and women were now capable to contribute their help. The help of women was key to succeed in the war and they fortunately made it. 

Many women stand out from the rest for their effort and their actions. One of the most known was Molly Pitcher. When his husband was sent to the Revolutionary War, she went with him. They fought in the Battle of Monmouth. She was known for carrying pitchers of water for cooling the cannons used for fighting. That is why she is called Molly Pitcher. It is supposed that his husband collapsed and she had to take his place heroically. Unfortunately she died in 1832. Another important woman who was recognise as a hero, was Deborah Sampson. She is remembered because she join the army as a male soldier secretly. Before fighting in the American Revolution, she worked as and indenture servant and as a local school teacher. An interesting fact was that Deborah wasn't the only nor the first woman to make this brave choice. 

As you could read, not only man fought in the American Revolution. Not all of them were as brave as Molly Pitcher or as Deborah Sampson; but they also collaborated in their own way. Another way woman helped was as nurses, they save and cured many soldiers. Another important chore women had was as spies, they would work for the British and listen to their conversations or plans for wars. This was useful to be prepared for some of their attacks and ideas. Now when you talk about the American Revolution, don't forget to mention women, because they did a great job. They fought the same war but in different ways and areas.

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GENERAL WILLIAM HOWE

Throughout the American Revolutionary War, we had many important people that marked a difference in history. They are known for their mentalities, their cleverness, their intelligence, etc. One of these unforgettable persons was General William Howe. He was a british general that worked in the american revolution. He made a good job as General, he won several wars vs. Washington. 

William was sympathetic to colonists, but when the war started he had to fight towards them.. He was a good leader, the troops respected him and followed his orders. He took Britain close to the victory in the war, but the colonists took the step before them.

William Howe was born in August 10, 1729 and died in July 12, 1814. He was from England, United Kingdom and he lived his last days at Plymouth, United Kingdom. His father was Emanuel Howe and his mother was Sophia von Kielmansegg; he was the youngest of three sons. His moth was an acknowledged illegitimate sister of King George I, this help him and his brothers to develop a better military career throughout their lives. His elder brother  who was a General, died in a battle at fort Ticonderoga.  His other brother, in the other side, became one of the Britain's leading naval commanders. He entered to the army at an age of 17. In his first years, he meat James Wolf.

In the revolutionary war, he became one of the most well known english commanders. He was known as a good trainer, since he was young until he was older. He had ups and downs through his career, as most commanders would have. Sometimes he won towards the patriots, but other times we failed or made mistakes. The problem was that at the end he lost many battles, and that damage his reputation as leader. One of the reasons he lost many battles, was because France alley with the patriots, so that made their military power equal. In April 4, 1778 he took the decision to release from his position as general, and he never took it back. 

He died while he was the governor in Plymouth, at an age of 84 years old. 

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