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Daniel Morgan was born on July 6, 1736, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Morgan was an American pioneer, Virginia statesman, colonial rifleman, and Revolutionary War hero. Morgan's RiflemenCaptain Morgan is best known however for his courage and skill as a leader and soldier on the battlefield of the Revolutionary War. In 1775, Morgan led an elite group of Virginia riflemen called "Morgans Riflemen" against the British army on the successful Siege of Boston. Later that same year, Morgan was asked to assist Benedict Arnold in the invasion of Canada because of success at the Siege of Boston. Defeat of Tarleton at CowpensIn 1777, George Washington promoted Morgan to a Colonel due to his excellent ability to led colonial riflemen on the battlefield of war. Later in 1777, Colonel Morgan was put in command of more troops during the battles at Saratoga: Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights. In 1780 because of his many successes in the war, Colonel Morgan was promoted to the military post of brigadier general. Morgan is best known for his masterful tactics at the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina in January of 1781. During the battle, Morgan's strategy successfully coaxed British forces under Banastre Tarleton to charge prematurely. As British forces charged, they ran straight into a Patriot ambush, resulting in 940 British casualties and the capture of British supplies and equipment. The British defeat at Cowpens was a major blow to the British hopes of securing the southern colonies. Daniel Morgan was born on July 6, 1736, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He was a pioneer, a leader in Virginia, and a famous soldier during the American Revolutionary War. Morgan’s RiflemenMorgan became well-known for his bravery and leadership during the war. In 1775, he led a special group of skilled shooters from Virginia known as "Morgan’s Riflemen" in the Siege of Boston, which was a Patriot victory. Later that year, he helped Benedict Arnold in the invasion of Canada because of his success in Boston. Victory at CowpensIn 1777, George Washington made Morgan a Colonel because of how well he led his troops. That same year, Morgan commanded more soldiers in key battles at Saratoga. In 1780, he was promoted to Brigadier General. His most famous moment came in 1781 at the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina. Morgan used a clever plan to trick British troops led by Banastre Tarleton into a trap. The Patriots won the battle, capturing British soldiers and supplies. This was a big defeat for the British in the South and helped the Patriots move closer to victory in the war. |
