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The Saratoga Campaign
The battles of Saratoga served as the turning point of the American Revolutionary War, and the catalyst for France to take up arms on the side of...
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The Battle of Bemis Heights
Shortly after the bloody fighting at the Battle of Freeman’s Farm on September 19, 1777, General John Burgoyne wanted to renew his assault on the...
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The Battle of Freeman's Farm: September 19, 1777
The first battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Freeman’s Farm, occurred on September 19, 1777. This bloody action was the culmination of...
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Siege of Philadelphia
Philadelphia fell to the British on September 26, 1777, without a shot fired that autumn day. The capital of the rebellious American colonies was now...
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10 Facts: The Battle of Camden
Learn 10 facts about the the British victory at the Battle of Camden amidst the struggle for control of the Carolinas during the American Revolution.
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Battle of Fort Washington
Perched on the highest point on Manhattan Island near the most northern tip, the location of Fort Washington was picked by the senior military brass...
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10 Facts: Valley Forge
The Continental Army's winter at Valley Forge is famously remembered and depicted in many paintings. Discover 10 facts that you did not know about...
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Revolutionary Colleges
When the American Revolution erupted into war, there were nine prominent institutions of higher learning in the American colonies. They educated many...
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10 Facts: Native Americans
Many Native Americans played an important role in the American Revolution. Here are 10 facts that outline some of the contributions of the Native...
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Governor William Tryon
William Tryon was an important British figure in the buildup to the Revolutionary War. He served as the Royal Governor of two British colonies, North...
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The Battle of Pell's Point
In October of 1776, General George Washington was reassessing where his bloodied army could make a stand. In August, his men were defeated in the...
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Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence is an alleged document that, if proven to exist, would predate the 1776 Declaration of Independence in its...