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Melvin Jameson
My name is Melvin Jameson. I am fifteen years old and I decided on coming to the new world for a job opportunity and to create a family. I originated in the city of London. My parents died when I was only twelve due to an apartment fire. Since my father was a metalworker, I was able to pick up all his skills by watching him. I heard about the new world needing good metalworkers to build whaling boats so I thought that would be a great job for me. I left the port at age fourteen and was a castaway on a supply ship. Life so far in the colony has been very exciting and a lot of work. I live in a one-room apartment above my shop in the heart of Pennsylvania. I average a middle classmen wager and buy just enough food for survival. I’m a friend with only two people, my neighbors. A baker named David Jackson, and a whaler named Leroy Taylor. I don’t take religious beliefs very seriously but I respect everyone for who they are. I choose Pennsylvania as the colony to settle in because one, that’s is where the ship arrived and two, you are free to believe in any religion and it is big in the shipbuilding district. Another reason is because everyone is treated equally and you don’t see many beggars around. That is my summed up adventure so far in the new world and how I made it here, see you next time.

Revolution

 * Topic:** __A Turning Point/Saratoga__


 * Source 1:** Hart, Diane, and Bert Bower. //History Alive! : The United States through industrialism.// Palo Alto, California: Teacher’s Curriculum Institute, 2011. Print.


 * Research:**

“Although the rebels outnumbered his army, Burgoyne ordered an attack” (94).

“On October 17, 1777, Gentleman Johnny accepted defeat, Burgoyne’s surrender marked a turning point in the war (94).

“Before the victory at Saratoga, the American cause had looked hopeless to most of the world (94).

“Not long after this victory, France came into this war as an ally to the United States, they sent money, weapons, troops, and warships to the Americans” (94).


 * Source 2:** "The Battle of Saratoga." The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2010.[]

“ There, an American force that had grown to nearly 20,000 men surrounded the exhausted British army."
 * Research:**

“The American victory at Saratoga was a major turning point in the war for Independence, heartening the supporters of independence and convincing France to enter in the war as an ally of the fledgling United States."


 * Source 3:** "The Battle of Saratoga [ushistory.org]." ushistory.org. Dependence Hall Association, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2010. <http://www.ushistory.org/us/1

One American soldier declared, "It was a glorious sight to see the haughty Brittons march out & surrender their arms to an army which but a little before they despised and called paltroons."
 * Research:**

**Source 4**: "Department of Military Science - Battle of Saratoga." Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Department of Military Science, 9 Oct. 2006. Web. 10 Nov. 2010. <http://www.wpi.edu/academics/Dep

“This bold move so badly wounded the British forces that Burgoyne surrendered days later at Saratoga."
 * Research:**

__Story Plot:__

**Exposition:** Melvin joined the American Army to show his patriotism. Not knowing the harsh conditions and high risk he is sent off to reinforce the standing army at Saratoga. Since he is making low money as it is due to having all the British trade cut off, Melvin is forced to join to survive.

**Rising Action:** Marching there, melvin felt as if he should have stayed back at the shop and he questions why he's there. As soon as he enters the battlefield he is injected with adrenalin when he hears the first shots of the British. Loading his rifle Melvin returns fire entering a major battle.

**Climax:** On October 7th 1777 the British general Burgoyne order a final attack on the Rebels. Fighting through a brutal ten days the Rebels finally took command and finished them off. while fighting melvin is brutally injured in the shoulder.

**Falling Action**: On October 17th 1777 Burgoyne surrendered marking a major turning point in the war for Independence. I marveled the sight of British soldiers retreating marking surrender, since just years earlier the British despised and thought little of us.

**Dénouement:** Not long after this victory, France came into this war as an ally to the United States, they sent money, weapons, troops, and warships to the Americans. This helps the Americans economically because it they are in need to trade with another country. Melvin is sent back to Pennsylvania to continue his work as a blacksmith.


 * Theme:** My story will help the reader understand the economic trouble because it will show how many rebels faced harsh economic

times during the revolution. I will also include how many men had to give up everything and go fight in the war to gain a little money

that they needed to survive. The emotions of my character will depict what others would have felt when entering the war.