Alexander CekalaGeorge Washington Biography: Part 2
So, onwards with the George Washington biography. Today I'm dealing with his involvement in the American War of Independence and tomorrow I'll polish this off with an article on his role as president.
The War of Independence
On June the 14th 1775 Congress voted for the creation of the COntinental Army and Washington was given charge of this.
At first the army suffered a number of defeats, although a victory at Princeton helped to raise American morale.
A major victory at the Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the war, as it convinced the French decided, in response to this, to ally with America. Britain gave in one the battle for the north almost instantly and focused instead on the south and on its naval battle with the French.
After a decisive French victory the Continental Army attacked Britain in Virginia and forced their surrender. The United States was recognised as being independent in the Treaty of Paris.
Washington's Role
As head of the army Washington kept the COntintenal Army in shape and ensured its survival throughout the war. His tactic of waiting with his main force until a weakness could be exploited was extremely important and helped ensure American victory.
Throughout the war he deferred to Congress and at the end of the war he surrendered his military powers. This example helped to establish America as a democracy, rather than a dictatorship.
After the war
After the war Washington returned home, although he did attend the constitutional convention and his support of the resulting constitution greatly aided its acceptance by some of the state and particularly his home state of Virginia.
Today, the commander, tomorrow, the president.
Adam
The War of Independence
On June the 14th 1775 Congress voted for the creation of the COntinental Army and Washington was given charge of this.
At first the army suffered a number of defeats, although a victory at Princeton helped to raise American morale.
A major victory at the Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the war, as it convinced the French decided, in response to this, to ally with America. Britain gave in one the battle for the north almost instantly and focused instead on the south and on its naval battle with the French.
After a decisive French victory the Continental Army attacked Britain in Virginia and forced their surrender. The United States was recognised as being independent in the Treaty of Paris.
Washington's Role
As head of the army Washington kept the COntintenal Army in shape and ensured its survival throughout the war. His tactic of waiting with his main force until a weakness could be exploited was extremely important and helped ensure American victory.
Throughout the war he deferred to Congress and at the end of the war he surrendered his military powers. This example helped to establish America as a democracy, rather than a dictatorship.
After the war
After the war Washington returned home, although he did attend the constitutional convention and his support of the resulting constitution greatly aided its acceptance by some of the state and particularly his home state of Virginia.
Today, the commander, tomorrow, the president.
Adam
