Reflection 2 My Development Individually And Academically

Reflection 2
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This unit has provided me with essential information and knowledge regarding American history. This is because there are several topics and events that I was not familiar with, such as the strategies used by the military and how women helped in the fight, but through this unit, I managed to acquire critical insights concerning such issues. This paper outlines and explains some of the key occurrences in American History that I have learned in this module and also examine how these have impacted my development individually and academically.
I am thrilled by the circumstances that led to the foundation of the Continental Army and its advantages during the Revolution War. The army was formed when the American Revolution first began, at this time the colonists did not have an army and they instead relied on militias and sometimes organized temporary regiments which were used during specific crises (Shi & Tindall, 2016). This army was vital in defeating the British and their Germany allies. The most fascinating thing about the army was the Fabian Strategy, this approach was aimed at wearing the British army down by avoiding decisive battles. The advantages of the continental army include the existence of experienced leadership of George Washington who led the soldiers in fighting for a grand cause, their independence, and freedom. Under individual development, the occurrences surrounding the commitment of the continental army have enabled me to realize the need for being patriotic offering support to my country.
Another fascinating thing that I have learned from this unit is how the Native Americans participated in the Revolution War. Majority of the Native tribes fought for the British but there are a few who sided with Americans. There are interesting reasons which explain this trend. First, most...