Discuss the Common Failings of William Howe, John Burgoyne, and George

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Essay

Discuss the common failings of William Howe, John Burgoyne, and George Cornwallis. To what extent were their failings personal, and to what extent did they reflect general British misunderstanding about the nature of the Revolutionary War?

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Definitions:

Busing

This term, particularly in the context of education, refers to the transportation of students to schools outside their local district as a means of achieving racial desegregation or to give access to better educational resources.

Public Schools

Educational institutions funded and administered by government entities, providing free education to the public.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's group, which can hinder performance in a variety of settings.

Professionalization

The process through which an occupation transforms into a profession, typically involving the establishment of training standards, ethical codes, and accreditation.