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 around the globe, as a small fledgling nation won its freedom from the greatest military force of its time.

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American Revolution ‑ Topics

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Washington Commands the Continental Army

Dunmore’s Proclamation

The Founding Fathers

Valley Forge

Advice from the Founding Fathers: Benjamin Franklin

Tea Act

Battles of Trenton and Princeton

Townshend Acts

The 13 Colonies

Alexander Hamilton

Revolution’s Lasting Legacy