Author's Purpose
David McCullough's 1776 is a major piece of literature
that is writing in study of the Revolutionary War. McCullough wrote this book to
educate people on the facts of how the United States began to sprout into the
United States from the day of colonization. In writing this book McCullough
tells the story via a neautral point of view with accurate quotes from leaders, newspapers,
and from data collected via the American and British archives.
during the war. McCullough extensiving researched in the British and American archives to gather accurate information pertaining the the American Revoluion. In having 100% accurate material McCullough completely supports his thesis by providing the reader with neautral information regarding the American War for Independence from Great Britan. George Washington was the leader of the Continental army and led his country in battle for the freemdon of many. Washington inspired his men with inspirational quotes like, "perseverence and spirit have done wonders in all ages" and "The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of his army." Colonel Henry Knox, also a prevelent leader in the Continental Army, led his forces into battle and inspired them similar to Washington in quotes like, "We want great men who, when fortune frowns, will not be discouraged." The quotes help convey the sense of seriousness and how dawning our war for independence really was at the time.
that is writing in study of the Revolutionary War. McCullough wrote this book to
educate people on the facts of how the United States began to sprout into the
United States from the day of colonization. In writing this book McCullough
tells the story via a neautral point of view with accurate quotes from leaders, newspapers,
and from data collected via the American and British archives.
during the war. McCullough extensiving researched in the British and American archives to gather accurate information pertaining the the American Revoluion. In having 100% accurate material McCullough completely supports his thesis by providing the reader with neautral information regarding the American War for Independence from Great Britan. George Washington was the leader of the Continental army and led his country in battle for the freemdon of many. Washington inspired his men with inspirational quotes like, "perseverence and spirit have done wonders in all ages" and "The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of his army." Colonel Henry Knox, also a prevelent leader in the Continental Army, led his forces into battle and inspired them similar to Washington in quotes like, "We want great men who, when fortune frowns, will not be discouraged." The quotes help convey the sense of seriousness and how dawning our war for independence really was at the time.