In 1776 he told the Continental Army that it must "resolve to conquer or die"
545331
American Revolution - Wikiquote  This resulted in the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and victory on the .... All positive and civil laws, should conform as far as possible, to the Law of natural reason .... George Washington, commanding the Continental Army outside Boston, ... of the States; and he also incessantly forgets to tell us that this Jeffersonian...
545332
George Washington - Wikiquote  We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die. ... Encouraging his men to re-enlist in the army (31 December 1776) ... Letter to the Continental Congress (1 November 1777), as quoted in Journal of the House of ... The hand of Providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks...
545333
George Washington - Bill of Rights Institute  ... of the Continental Army and established traditions as the nation's first president. ... Washington did not seek out this position, but felt he should do his duty. ... When he relinquished his commission in 1783, Washington told Congress that it ... most abject submission. We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die.  1776.
545334
George Washington: Defeated at the Battle of Long Island | HistoryNet  On August 27, 1776, British forces under a far more experienced military professional, General Sir William Howe, had soundly drubbed ... If Washington lost his army, it could mean the end of the Revolution. .... We have therefore to resolve to conquer or die ... 'Good God, what brave fellows I must this day lose,' he said.
545335
America's Founding Fathers Part 8: George Washington, Warrior ...  Jul 2, 2010 ... He was elected as President twice by a unanimous vote; he refused to become the ... The time is now near at hand which must probably determine whether ... We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die.  George Washington (1776) in Address to the Continental Army before Battle of Long Island.
331563
The American Crisis: December 23, 1776 - USHistory.org  Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that ... is rather a ravage than a conquest, which the spirit of the Jerseys, a year ago, .... He expects you will all take up arms, and flock to his standard, with muskets...
89602
US History Timeline: War of Independence  May 10, 1775 - The Second Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia, ... Washington, outnumbered two to one, suffers a severe defeat as his army is ... October 7, 1777 - The Battle of Saratoga results in the first major American victory of the .... indicating Benedict Arnold intends to turn traitor and surrender West Point.
89601
Jeopary Questions page 1031 - "ITZ" - TriviaBistro.com  AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARIES: 2 years before turning traitor, he rallied the Americans to victory at the Second Battle of Saratoga  QUOTABLE DEFINITIONS:...
42887
Military leadership in the American Revolutionary War - Wikipedia  William Alexander spent most of the war with the Main Army under Washington. Captured during the 1776 Battle of Long Island, he was exchanged ... was French military engineer who served as the Continental...
193889
Richard Henry Lee and The Declaration of Independence ...  June 7, 1776: The Lee Resolution is presented to the Second Continental Congress. Richard Henry Lee was from the Virginia colony. He was instructed by...
454426
Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death" Speech : The ...  Listen as he re-creates Patrick Henry's powerful words spoken March 23, 1775 at St. John's Henrico Parish Church in ... March 23, 1775. MR. ... I ask, gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submission?
300930
Declaration of Independence - Social Studies Help  For imposing Taxes on us without our consent. ... One by one, the Continental Congress continued to cut the colonies' ties to Britain. ... It was in keeping with these instructions that Richard Henry Lee, on June 7, 1776, presented his resolution. There were ... The committee consisted of two New England men, John Adams of...
118201
Free Flashcards about 18TH-C. HISTORY - StudyStack  IN "THE AMERICAN CRISIS #2", HE WROTE, "A BAD CAUSE WILL EVER BE SUPPORTED BY BAD MEANS AND BAD MEN", THOMAS PAINE. IN 1776 THIS...
194943
American Revolutionary War - Wikipedia  The American Revolutionary War (17751783), also known as the American War of ... On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress formally voted for independence, and .... inflicting many casualties before timely British reinforcements prevented a .... more American soldiers and sailors died of neglect and disease than died in...
10498
The American Revolution  This is the beginning of the end of British domination of America's western ... Later, it is discovered that Deane is also passing information along to the ... July 2, 1778 ... The French, led by Admiral Comte D'Estaing, capture the island while also ... engage the English fleet under the command of Admiral Augustus Keppel.
460873
New York and New Jersey campaign - Wikipedia  The New York and New Jersey campaign was a series of battles for control of New York City and the state of New Jersey in the American Revolutionary War between British forces under General Sir William Howe and the Continental Army under General George Washington in 1776 and the winter months of 1777. .... General Howe, after consolidating British positions around New York harbor,...
67726
Give me Liberty Speech - Colonial America  On March, 23 1775 Patrick Henry delivered his famous speech which ended with ... The words "Give me Liberty" are known to millions of people. ... Patrick Henry then makes an urgent call to arms "The war is inevitable - and let it come!" .... Ethos - Liberty or Death - Pathos - Exmaples - Persuasive - Speech - Facts - Liberty...
10494
American Revolution - Cosmeo  Thomas Gage, commander of the British army in North America. .... On July 2, 1775, Washington assumed command of the American forces with a total strength .... A French fleet commanded by Charles Hector Thodat, comte d'Estaing (1729-94), ... were loaded into Adm. Howe's ships and reached New York City safely.
488782
Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death" Speech : The ...  To avoid interference from Lieutenant-Governor Dunmore and his Royal Marines, the ... Delegate Patrick Henry presented resolutions to raise a militia, and to put Virginia in a posture of defense. ... St. John's Church, Richmond, Virginia .... Resolves of the First Continental Congress  Patrick Henry's Liberty or Death speech...
508042
A Time for Heroes: The Story of Nathan Hale - Archiving Early America  Yet in spite of the above, this remarkable young man ended his life in the most .... When George Washington reorganized the army in January, 1776, Nathan received ... playing cards but in a lighthearted manner that did not cause resentment. .... that he only regretted having one life to lose for his country has been debated.
25136
Invasion of Quebec (1775) - Wikipedia  The Invasion of Quebec in 1775 was the first major military initiative by the newly formed Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. The objective of the campaign was to gain military control of the British Province of Quebec (modern day Canada), ... The battle was a disastrous defeat for the Americans; Montgomery was killed...