Summary Of 1776 By David Mccullough

Dorman T. Shindler of The Denver Post calls 1776 a book that “Should be required reading in living rooms from coast to coast”. That is a very bold statement considering the historical information isn’t always the most interesting. McCullough tells the tale of the fight for independence highlight the key people, such as Washington himself, and how it all came to be. The book is structured into three large subdivisions, making it easy to follow and keeping the events in order. It is written with all sides of the war in mind, actual fighting and the literal thinking, as well as the points of view for all sides.

There is a fascinating book called 1776 by David McCullough; which is his tenth Book he has written on the subject. In this endearing novel he describes several significant issues that George Washington had to overcome to secure his ultimate victory in 1783. The book also describes the first year of the American Revolution, especially the triumph of Boston and the failure at New York, and then discusses the lack of courage the men had while the war wore on, the morale of the troops and the successful attack on Trenton and how that saved the revolution. The author details the challenges of creating and maintaining an army and then developing and drilling the militia that will be disciplined in the field of battle. There were three major issues

After all, they had more troops and they were better trained. There were many factors, though, that led to their defeat. Just like in the Revolutionary War, the British underestimated the Americans, and that was their main issue. Arrogance was a factor in this. Admiral Cochrane, for example, would not accept his men’s plan of how to move the barges from the bayou and instead wasted days executing his plan of how to do it (128).

Plot of Film (A paragraph switch indicates a new scene / major event. ): During the winter of 1776, after the colonies declared independence from Great Britain, the colonists (colonist army) were annihilated by both the British and by German mercenaries (Hessians.) As winter came upon America, the conditions made the colonists' chance of winning the war less. Even in the harsh conditions, the British still pursued the colonists. This mainly happened between New Jersey and Pennsylvania, at the Delaware river.

The book 1776 of David McCullough is very interesting history book. It took you back to the most relevant history time of American history of 1776. The book captures your attention with well-written narrative and format. The New york Times reviewed the book as “ the book is nonetheless a stirring and timely work, reminding us that it is soldiers rather than tavern patriots and windy politicians who have always paid the price of American idealism and determined successes” in 2005. David McCullough is a native Pennsylvanian.

Firstly, the Siege at Fort Ticonderoga was a reflection upon the strengths of the British troops and the Colonist’s armies. Both of the armies were shown in this fight. The British had a powerful defense and would not move. The Colonists planned a smart surprise attack from all Angles (Fort Ticonderoga 1777 1). These striking strengths from both sides were an example of what happens when two great powers go to war.

We had only 16 battle ships to accommodate Britishes huge fleet. We were meager, ill furnished, and many of our officers knew about warfare. We were not ready. But one the money came and flowed in for the equipment we needed and the more little battles we won against Britain, the stronger we got. We were able to win victories for Lake Erie and New Orleans.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”. Perhaps the most famous line from the Declaration of Independence, written on July 4, 1776. 1776 by David McCullough is about just that: the year 1776, though it does mention events in previous and following years, in American history. McCullough’s purpose for writing the book is very clear: to educate readers about the details of the American Revolutionary War from the view of both sides in and around 1776. McCullough achieves this through mostly logos, but uses ethos and pathos just as well.

Settling in the New World provided both the American settlers and the British government with many opportunities. For the colonists, North America provided an opportunity to improve their lives and escape religious persecution. For the British, settlers in North America provided access to raw materials and new markets in which to sell finished goods. This mercantilist relationship continued for several years, until the colonists began to question Parliament’s right to treat them differently than other British citizens. Taxes were imposed on the colonists as a means of helping to pay the debt Britain had incurred fighting the French.

In this fresh, captivating narrative, Christopher Hibbert reveals the realities of a war that raged the length of an entire continent. It was a war where thousands of George Washington’s fellow countrymen condemned and that he came close to losing. Based on various sources, character sketches and eyewitness accounts- Redcoats and Rebels presents a vivid and convincing picture of the harsh war that changed the world forever. This interesting book takes readers through the familiar chronology from the English point of view.

King George III and the british parliament would go to any extent to get what they needed no matter how colonist felt about it. King George III and the british parliament were responsible for most of the development of the American Revolution because they passed many harsh and unfair acts, they deprived the colonist of their free and natural

There are many instances during the war that dispel the myth of British invincibility and prove they are not as strong and almighty as they were perceived. One example is General Braddock’s loss during his attempt to overtake Fort Duquesne, in which he was severely injured and his army forced to retreat. This made it apparent that the British were not an unstoppable force and could be resisted. This inspired the colonists to have the will to resent the British, as seen with their complaints of how they were treated. The soldiers “though [they were] Englishmen born, [they] were debarred Englishmen's liberty” (Document C).

Considering Great Britain was equipped the world’s greatest navy. After Great Britain was ambushed by the Americans, but they recovered very quickly. After they had to retreat from Boston. 32,000 British soldiers arrived in New York accompanied with hundreds of boats.

A challenging question to answer as an American Christian is whether the American Revolution was biblical or not. It is clear in the Bible the expectations God put forth as being the roles of both the government and obedient citizens. The big question is if the founding fathers of America were biblically justified by the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. There is a difference between being obedient to a government and being in a position where the government expects its people to commit sin.

Christopher Hibbert’s book “Redcoats and Rebels” is a narrative of the American Revolution told from the British point of view. The book incorporates many facts and material that most readers are not too familiar with as many books on the American Revolution are told from the American side. Discussing the war from this point of view illustrates the growing tensions This perspective provides information necessary to understand the struggles and how the British actually lost the war. The American Revolution was discussed to its entirety throughout the book giving details as to how the British lost the war.