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Short Summary Of 1776 By David Mccullough

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David McCullough’s nonfiction book 1776 I believe is not just another boring summary of 1776, but a novel that tells a story about the remarkable year. I believe that people view the year of 1776 as just the year the Declaration of Independence was signed. This book takes place when General George Washington marched towards freedom or certain death. George Washington was an overall noble soldier and allowed many to march with him, nothing mattered not shape, size, or occupation. Against the English no other than, the British, The British army was a very skilled and prevailing army led by Commander William Howe. McCullough recounts this incredible year like no other can. McCullough takes us back into the year where our founding men Washington, …show more content…

It is problematic to envision the adversities both generals and commoners endured during the time. McCullough also civilizes the English, and we can comprehend actions from their point of view as well, and gives us a better understanding of how close they were to essentially winning. I personally believe McCullough did an overall excellent job on his work of 1776. Just like how I stated above, he really brings you into the story and makes the book as if it was an experience while mentioning all of the historical happenings in such fine detail. 1776 begins in London right after the battle of Bunker Hill and King George the thirds declare for war to Parliament. The battle of Bunker Hill was won by the British, yes it was a victory but it wouldn’t of one to be proud of with multiple casualties. King George III lived a pretty high class lifestyle, but before he even became king he was what we would call “normal” and didn’t demand in anything of high class which also made him come across as boring. Many people honored the King but some opposed him which then led to his attack on …show more content…

You could understand why they were hesitant after their huge loss at Bunker Hill. The British were still staying in Boston and the most prized part of the city Dorchester heights was completely demolished when thee American’s got to it. The American’s got to it fairly easily though because the British weren’t even protecting the Heights. Not only were the British astonished the next day but so was the commander General Howe. The American’s achieved so much in that one night that people wondered what they could’ve been capable of if it was any longer. Then I wondered if the British even tried to fight back, and yes they attempted but they didn’t succeed because they range was to far. General Howe wanted to have an attack on Dorchester but that didn’t happen because of a storm so instead he evacuated boston which leaded the Americans to

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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.

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The book then travels from year to year, picking a new patriot or significant event that played the largest role during that specific time period. The man or event being focused on is typically the title of the chapter along with the date. The majority of the book focuses on 1775 and 1776, focusing on multiple events and men. Whenever a patriot or a Tory is the main focus of a specific chapter, a relatively detailed biography is given on them, beginning sometimes two generations before them, and others at the time of the man’s birth. The biographies explain the man’s upbringing, privilege, inheritance, marital and familial status, and their connection to the patriot’s or loyalist’s cause.

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He showed us, through careful management and a sense of chronological order, that these people had to make a choice: to either rebel from the mother country, or to show their loyalty towards England. Some people did get caught in the crossfire. In the end it didn’t even matter, it was just another war to us. Richard Wheeler tried, and succeeded, to show that this was false. People who want a new view on this horrific war should give this book a

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“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.

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At Valley Forge I can smell the stench of the nasty cooking and hear the angry soldiers crying out that there is more meat. Members of the Congress didn’t trust in General Washington. There is a soldier that has worn out shoes, his legs are bare and half naked. Soldiers were healthy but started to grow sick. Deciding not to re-enlist is a choice I made because of the lack of trust, living conditions, illness at Valley Forge.

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