George Washington Effect On The American Revolution

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Many things happened in the Revolution that changed the life of the Americans. Three people who had an important effect on the Americans were George Washington, Paul Revere, and Molly Pitcher. George Washington’s effect on the revolution was the biggest of them all. George Washington led the American Army and made many difficult choices. He fought and led the people to victory although this took many difficulties which led to defeat. He changed many people’s mind on why they should fight to be one country and not part of Britain. He knew that if he could beat Britain and be separated from Great Britain that would make a big change, not only his and America’s people but the who world. Without Washington and his bravery and courage to fight and not give up gave America a chance to make a change in everyone’s lives and how they live. George Washington made many choices to help the people to be in a new Country and not be counted as Britain’s population. If George Washington wasn’t in command of the …show more content…

British Troops were on their way to Lexington, Massachusetts to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock. Paul Revere was sent to ride from Boston to Lexington in the middle of the night to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that British troops were coming to arrest them. On April 18, 1775 Paul Revere crossed the Charles River and set out on horseback. On the way to Lexington Revere stopped at every house on the countryside to warn them about the British. After warning the two men Revere was met up with two other riders who were sent on different routes. They decided to Concord, Massachusetts where weapons and supplies were hidden. On the way they were arrested by British troops but one of the riders escaped right away and the other soon after. Revere was sent free after some time of being held. Without Paul Revere Samuel Adams and John Hancock would of had a greater chance of being caught and probably

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