Prior to the war the English tried to enforce the Navigation acts which was threating the colonial desire for economic growth. It seemed baffling that England should prevent them from being able to take advantage of the resources of the west. The colonist were not going to be forced into obeying the unpopular Parliamentary laws. Americans considered it illegal to tax the colonies. With a series of events the colonies were becoming more resistant in the British trying the exercise direct control over the colonies. Americans had lost faith in England, and by 1775 many colonists were convinced that the British government was going to take away their freedoms and property and enslave them forever. At that point the stage was set, both sides were …show more content…
He repeatedly stated his belief in civil authority, remaining respectful to Congress even when its inefficiency threatened the army survival. By reporting to Congress on all matters was creating an unbearable frustration. Washington’s concern was to capitalize on his growing military reputation. Washington had no desire to become an American hero. Like the men he commanded, he never forgot that he was a citizen first and only a soldier second.
When Washington took command of the Continental Army he was eager to pursue an aggressive strategy. But with such a big shortage of weapons and powder prevented him from attacking the British army. Washington was having more struggles with enlistments expiring, and with most men refusing to reenlist. With Congress sending another General to fight in Montreal, Washington called the militiamen to fill the gaps until new recruits arrived.
A self-taught novice commander Henry Knox dragged the weaponry across three hundred miles of ice and snow to help Washington in Boston. American artillery dominated the British position, and they were unwilling to fight. The enemy army sailed leaving no British force anywhere on American