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Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.
Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.
Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.
Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.
Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause.
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"Explosively Interesting" - critics agree The American Revolution must-watch TV.
The Articles were weak by design and left Congress unable to pay soldiers in the Continental Army.
London’s Southern strategy falls apart as Nathanael Greene takes British outposts one after another.
When Spain enters the war, the governor of Spanish Louisiana sees his chance to retake West Florida.
Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.
Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.
Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.
Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.
Artistic renderings of the Revolution often include the flag, but little is known about its origins.
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