Colonial Era to Present Day History Buff

Learn if Benjamin Lincoln himself attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787 as a delegate from Massachusetts. Discover the importance behind what took place come February 6, 1788 which Lincoln himself participated in. Find out why February 4, 1789 was unique which involved Lincoln. Get to know Benjamin Lincoln’s political ideologies including the party he chose. Learn if Lincoln shared something in common with another high ranking Revolutionary War Officer from a political ideology standpoint. Discover what Lincoln himself engaged in during the 1790’s. Go behind the scenes and learn about an elite group which Lincoln joined come 1783. Discover what unique things took place politically in 1800 that Lincoln witnessed. Understand the importance behind May 9, 1810 including the greater legacy behind Lincoln’s life.

Determine just how much money Benjamin Lincoln raised in establishing the privately funded militia. Get to know Luke Day including if he has any similarities with Daniel Shay’s. Get introduced to Militia Commander William Shepard. Understand the importance behind Springfield Armory including when it first originated. Learn how Daniel Shay’s & Luke Day went about mobilizing their troops. Discover what orders Militia General William Shepard was to perform per Governor Bowdoin’s request. Determine how the insurgents went about getting organized. Understand the significance about January 25, 1787 including any setbacks impacting one side over the other. Discover just how quick & decisive General Lincoln’s Troop Forces were in quashing down dissident upheaval within Berkshire, Hampshire, & Worcester Counties. Learn what the Massachusetts General Court provided Governor Bowdoin with power wise. Find out what the Massachusetts Legislature enacted on February 16, 1787 which was shocking. Learn whether or not Governor Bowdoin won reelection in April 1787. Understand the importance behind Number 4,000. Learn if in fact Daniel Shay’s received a pardon. Go behind the scenes and discover how end results got attained per outstanding hardships endured by Massachusetts’s Farmers. Decide if it’s fair to say that Shays’s Rebellion led many to question the legitimacy behind Articles of Confederation. Understand the importance behind Daniel Shays’s Gravestone from past to present.

Determine which document the 13 Colonies unanimously approved after ratification was completed come March 1, 1781. Discover how different the economy per towns within Central & Western Massachusetts were versus Eastern Massachusetts. Learn what practice many people engaged in within Central & Western Massachusetts as they lacked major assets. Agree if it’s fair to say that those in the west struggled when meeting demands imposed upon them beyond their control. Learn firsthand how Revolutionary War Veterans faced financial hardships prior to and after wars end. Get introduced to a Continental Army Officer whom resigned come early October 1780. Decide if it’s fair to say whether or not Massachusetts is no stranger regarding protest & turmoil during 18th Century. Understand importance of direct action. Get a timeline of what happens between late August into early September 1786. Learn firsthand how Benjamin Lincoln shared some of the dissidents concerns. Go behind the scenes and learn what Samuel Adams drew up resolution wise which insurgents considered unfair. Get to know Massachusetts Governor James Bowdoin including how much pressure he was under by Fall 1786. Discover what Governor Bowdoin proposed in early January 1787 including whom he selected as military commander.

Discover when the first report of Charleston’s fall officially made its way to Philadelphia. Find out if any resentment behind Charleston’s falling weighed heavily within Congress’s hallways. Learn whom replaced General Lincoln as new Southern Department Commander. Learn if General Lincoln requested a formal hearing in the aftermath of Charleston’s falling. Determine if General Lincoln was granted parole status following Charleston’s Surrender. Discover what takes place between September-November 1780 involving Lincoln and William Phillips, a British Officer. Determine if there was a presence of French Forces stationed up north prior to 1780 ending. Get a timeline of where General Lincoln gets sent between March-July 1781. Discover which French Officer was most influential in persuading Generals Washington & Rochambeau to look elsewhere per launching an attack by land and sea against the British. Get an in depth analysis report behind why General Washington sought secrecy for intended destination. Learn exactly when the official siege operation began including its final ramifications.

Discover when exactly the Virginia Continental’s arrived into Charleston. Be surprised to discover just how many days it took the Virginia Continental Line to make their way into South Carolina including overall mileage. Find out what British General Sir Henry Clinton ordered the Americans to conduct come April 10, 1780. Determine just how bad the end results were behind Britain’s devastating bombardment which began on April 10. Get a brief timeline of events from April 14-21 involving both sides. Learn exactly what General Benjamin Lincoln requested around 12PM on April 21. Get introduced to General Louis Duportail. Discover what happened to American Forces at Fort Moultrie come May 7, 1780 including action taken by General Clinton the following day. Learn what formal matter takes place come May 12 benefiting one side while negatively impacting the other. Determine just how long Charleston’s Siege lasted. Find out whether or not the Americans got provided with any honors of war privilege requests following their defeat. Go behind the scenes and learn just how many prisoners the British captured following Charleston’s Siege including where prisoners themselves got sent. Decide if it’s fair to agree that time itself simply ran out for General Lincoln knowing how many obstacles he faced despite giving everything there was when the going got tough.

Discover where Charleston, South Carolina ranked per population size during American Revolutionary War. Understand why Charleston was so important both economically and politically. Learn where General Lincoln stood faith wise regarding militia following their defeat at Savannah. Understand why many in Congress were displeased by South Carolina’s lack of leadership from within. Get a timeline of what took place between late 1779 into early 1780 including British Advancements into South Carolina’s Mainland. Learn what Congress enacted come Spring 1779 involving South Carolina & Georgia. Determine how South Carolina’s Legislators responded following Congress’s resolution passage. Find out which Continental Naval Commander arrived into Charleston come December 23, 1779. Learn if General Lincoln dealt with any uncertainty involving naval situation within Charleston as well as writing letters to officers like General Washington. Discover what movements per British Forces under General Sir Henry Clinton and General Charles Cornwallis took place between March 22-29. Understand how one can best define what a siege itself entails. Get an in depth analysis behind everything General Lincoln had performed from a security standpoint regarding Charleston’s defenses prior to late March 1780. Learn what Continental Forces got dealt with involving Charleston’s greater defenses come March 20, 1780.

Determine how one could best describe the overall state of support for greater war effort within lower south come Summer 1779. Understand why General Lincoln became upset with Congress. Learn what measure the South Carolina Legislature rejected involving the state’s six military regiments. Understand why the British wished to gain control over the South based upon economic purposes. Get introduced to Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, Count of Estaing. Go behind the scenes and get an in depth analysis per timeline of events from early to late September 1779 involving joint allied forces. Discover whether or not French Forces under the helm of Count D’Estaing engaged in activity considered offensive to American Leaders. Learn what Count D’Estaing was opposed to per siege operation tactics including what he ultimately supported. Learn exactly when the official siege of Savannah began. Determine importance behind October 9 including ramifications impacting joint forces.

Find out whether General Lincoln received the reinforcements he was promised to have from up north in North Carolina. Learn about the assignment General Lincoln orders General John Ashe and his 1,100 Militiaman Force to conduct. Get introduced to Brier Creek including its geographical terrain features. Go behind the scenes and discover what takes place between March 2-3, 1779 involving General Ashe’s Militia Force. Learn about an assortment of various issues which General Lincoln encountered upon following aftermath at Brier Creek. Get introduced to William Moultrie. Discover an important timeline of events taking place from May 8-12 involving South Carolina’s greater well being. Determine exactly where things stood by late July 1779 involving both armies.

Decide if it’s fair to say that Benjamin Lincoln might’ve been an odd choice for commanding the Southern Department. Determine if it’s fair to say that Lincoln had many unique advantages per new post assigned to him. Learn exactly when Lincoln officially departed from Philadelphia in 1778 for his new command post. Discover what obstacles existed per supply numbers after he arrived into Charleston, South Carolina. Find out whether or not American leaders became aware about Britain’s new strategical to existing rebellion come late June 1778. Learn how many colonies comprised the south including what British leaders believed had been true for some time. Get an in-depth analysis behind the advantages British forces already had in place prior to General Clinton’s 3,000 men arriving from New York. Determine Savannah, Georgia’s overall state of affairs prior to Lincoln’s arrival south. Learn more about Major General Robert Howe, Lincoln’s Predecessor whom led Continental Army Forces into action at Battle of Savannah come December 29, 1778. Get an in depth analysis behind Battle of Savannah’s aftermath including what takes place around Mid February 1779. Discover what internal misfortunes Lincoln came upon that hindered political relations.