The Battle of Cowpens

As the Americans won The Battle of Cowpens they started to take control of South Carolina. This war also helped to convince the last Americans that were not sure that they could win the war. The Continental Army was led by General Daniel Morgan, while the British Amy was led by coronel Banastre Tarleton. This battle help to show what would be the final result of the American Revolution, and give the patriots the confidence that this that started as a dream could be achieve if they continue doing things as they were doing them.

The American commander set up a genius strategy. He took advantage of the battlefield by placing sharpshooters on a hilltop. And the rest of the soldiers were placed in to lines but the British couldn´t see them. As usual the British army attacked straight on. The Continental soldiers that were uphill attacked the British. Then the British continue to advanced and face the American Militia. The Militia fired two volleys before retreating. 

As the Continental Militia retreats the British thought they had the victory and continue to advanced, but as they advanced they were surprised by the Continental Infantry. The Infantry begins its attacked and then the Continental Militia and the soldiers that were uphill went to support and surrounded the British army. With this they assured the victory.  

This showed that the Americans had all the chances to win and that they will never let them go. The American became more secure of their victory after this battle.     

George Washington

Early Life

George Washington was born in Virginia on February 22, 1732. He s early studies included subjects like mathematics, surveying, and rules of civility. After his father died in 1743 George went to live with his half brother Lawrence. During his first jobs he surveyed the Shenandoah Valley. Soon after his brother Lawrence died he inherited Mount Vernon. In 1754, Washington began his service with the Virginia militia as a colonel. He served in the Ohio Valley and then he was asked to aid the British Army during the French and Indian War. In 1757 he resigned and got married. In 1774 Washington was asked to be a delegate to the First and Second Continental Congress’. Washington did not support independence until 1776.

Major Accomplishments

During the American Washington was the leader of the Continental Army. Under his leadership, the Continental Army won against Britain.

He was the first President of the United States of America. He became the President of the United States in 1789. He was the only president to obtain 100% electoral votes. He served as president for two terms and refused to serve a third term. Washington was who established a policy that a president can serve for a maximum of two terms.

In 1793, George Washington issued the Proclamation of Neutrality. He supported of building a central government, implementing a tax system and building a national bank.

Washington signed the Jay Treaty in 1795, which established peace with Britain.