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1. Why did Washington think he should write his own account of the battle for his mother? 2. Whom did Washington blame for the defeat? 3. Which troops performed well? E. What evidence do you see of Washington's bravery? - What factors limited Washington's performance as an aide?

1. Why did Washington think he should write his own account of the battle for his mother? 2. Whom did Washington blame for the defeat? 3. Which troops performed well? E. What evidence do you see of Washington's bravery? - What factors limited Washington's performance as an aide?

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MERIGAN REGPUBLIG Name CHAPTER 5 ACTIVITY 2 George Washington's Report on the Defeat of Braddock Edward Braddock's defeat near Fort Duquesne had a major influence on colonial opinion of British troops. Read Washington's letter to his mother, dated July 18, 1755. Then answer the questions. Honored Madam: As I doubt not but you have heard of our defeat, and, perhaps, had it represented in a worse light, if possible, than it deserves, I have taken this ear- liest opportunity to give you some account of the engagement as it happened, within ten miles of the French fort, on Wednesday, the 9th instant. We marched to that place, without any considerable loss, having only now and then a straggler picked up by the French and scouting Indians. When we came there, we were attacked by a party of French and Indians, whose number, I am persuaded, did not exceed three hundred men; while ours consisted of about one thousand three hundred well-armed troops, chiefly regular soldiers, who were struck with such panic that they behaved with more cowardice than it is possible to conceive. The officers behaved gallantly, in order to encourage their men, for which they suf- fered greatly, there being near sixty killed and wounded; a large proportion of the number we had. The Virginia troops showed a good deal of bravery, and were nearly all killed; for I believe, out of three companies that were there, scarcely thirty men were left alive. ... The dastardly behavior of those they call regulars exposed all others, that were inclined to do their duty, to almost certain death; and, at last, in despite of all the ef- forts of the officers to the contrary, they ran, as sheep pursued by dogs, and it was impossible to rally them. The General was wounded, of which he died three days after. Sir Peter Halket was killed in the field, where died many other brave officers. I luckily escaped without a wound, though I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me. Captains Orme and Morris, two of the aides-de-camp, were wounded early in the engagement, which rendered the duty harder upon me, as I was the only person then left to distribute the General's orders, which I was scarcely able to do, as I was not half recovered from a violent illness, that had confined me to my bed and a wagon for above ten days. I am still in a weak and feeble condition, which induces me to halt here two or three days in the hope of recovering a little strength, to enable me to proceed homewards; from whence, I fear, I shall not be able to stir till toward September; so that I shall not have the pleasure of seeing you till then, unless it be in Fairfax. I am, honored Madam, your most dutiful son. 1. Why did Washington think he should write his own account of the battle for his mother? 2. Whom did Washington blame for the defeat? 3. Which troops performed well? 4. What evidence do you see of Washington's bravery? 5. What factors limited Washington's performance as an aide? 29
Transcribed Image Text:MERIGAN REGPUBLIG Name CHAPTER 5 ACTIVITY 2 George Washington's Report on the Defeat of Braddock Edward Braddock's defeat near Fort Duquesne had a major influence on colonial opinion of British troops. Read Washington's letter to his mother, dated July 18, 1755. Then answer the questions. Honored Madam: As I doubt not but you have heard of our defeat, and, perhaps, had it represented in a worse light, if possible, than it deserves, I have taken this ear- liest opportunity to give you some account of the engagement as it happened, within ten miles of the French fort, on Wednesday, the 9th instant. We marched to that place, without any considerable loss, having only now and then a straggler picked up by the French and scouting Indians. When we came there, we were attacked by a party of French and Indians, whose number, I am persuaded, did not exceed three hundred men; while ours consisted of about one thousand three hundred well-armed troops, chiefly regular soldiers, who were struck with such panic that they behaved with more cowardice than it is possible to conceive. The officers behaved gallantly, in order to encourage their men, for which they suf- fered greatly, there being near sixty killed and wounded; a large proportion of the number we had. The Virginia troops showed a good deal of bravery, and were nearly all killed; for I believe, out of three companies that were there, scarcely thirty men were left alive. ... The dastardly behavior of those they call regulars exposed all others, that were inclined to do their duty, to almost certain death; and, at last, in despite of all the ef- forts of the officers to the contrary, they ran, as sheep pursued by dogs, and it was impossible to rally them. The General was wounded, of which he died three days after. Sir Peter Halket was killed in the field, where died many other brave officers. I luckily escaped without a wound, though I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me. Captains Orme and Morris, two of the aides-de-camp, were wounded early in the engagement, which rendered the duty harder upon me, as I was the only person then left to distribute the General's orders, which I was scarcely able to do, as I was not half recovered from a violent illness, that had confined me to my bed and a wagon for above ten days. I am still in a weak and feeble condition, which induces me to halt here two or three days in the hope of recovering a little strength, to enable me to proceed homewards; from whence, I fear, I shall not be able to stir till toward September; so that I shall not have the pleasure of seeing you till then, unless it be in Fairfax. I am, honored Madam, your most dutiful son. 1. Why did Washington think he should write his own account of the battle for his mother? 2. Whom did Washington blame for the defeat? 3. Which troops performed well? 4. What evidence do you see of Washington's bravery? 5. What factors limited Washington's performance as an aide? 29
6. The French had about nine hundred men at the battle. Why do you think Washington underestimated their numbers? How does his mistake affect our opinion of the British? 7. Why doesn't Washington give an opinion of Braddock? 8. What made it difficult for Washington to carry out General Braddock's orders and that caused him to be delayed for several days?
Transcribed Image Text:6. The French had about nine hundred men at the battle. Why do you think Washington underestimated their numbers? How does his mistake affect our opinion of the British? 7. Why doesn't Washington give an opinion of Braddock? 8. What made it difficult for Washington to carry out General Braddock's orders and that caused him to be delayed for several days?
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