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Artistic renderings of the Revolution often include the flag, but little is known about its origins.
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.
The economic realities of the war start to settle in for both the Americans and the British.
When it becomes clear that the British won’t win in New England, they set their sights on the South.
Mumbet, later known as Elizabeth Freeman, would help bring an end to slavery in Massachusetts.
Royal governor Lord Dunmore offers freedom to enslaved people that fight their Patriot masters.
The British assault Breed's Hill and Bunker Hill near Boston in the bloodiest battle of the war.
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The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.
Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause.
Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.
Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.
Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.
Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.