The Revolutionary War waged by the American colonies against Britain influenced political ideas and revolutions around the globe, as a small fledgling nation won its freedom from the greatest military force of its time.

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The Revolutionary War waged by the American colonies against Britain influenced political ideas and revolutions around the globe, as a small fledgling nation won its freedom from the greatest military force of its time.

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1775

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1777

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1776

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American Revolution ‑ This Day In History

This Day In History: 09/21/1780 – Benedict Arnold’s Betrayal

This Day in History: 12/16/1773 – The Boston Tea Party

“Swamp Fox” routs Loyalists while Gates’ men fall ill

Congress issues a “Declaration on the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms”

Congress renames the nation “United States of America”

Bloody Ban Tarleton born in Britain

Washington refuses British general’s letter of reconciliation

Patrick Henry voices American opposition to British policy

British forces defeat Patriots in the Battle of Brooklyn

Liberty Bell tolls to announce Declaration of Independence

Vermont declares independence from colony of New York

The Stars and Stripes flies in battle for the first time