When people tire of governmental tyranny, they sometimes revolt. Those revolutionary wars - like the French Revolution - profoundly change both a country and its culture. This collection contains stories about such events.
After more than six years of battle, Americans finally sense a victorious end to the war. They are receiving much-needed help from France.
It is July 2, 1776. To cut all ties with Britain, the 2nd Continental Congress approves the Declaration of Independence without dissent.
In order to sever all ties with Great Britain, Congress unanimously approves the Declaration of Independence.
Benedict Arnold, a general for the Continental Army, devises a plan to yield West Point to the British. His name, forever after, means "traitor" to Am...
John Andre gets caught trying to assist Benedict Arnold in his plan to give-up West Point to the British. Because he is wearing a disguise, Andre is c...
On April 30, 1789, George Washington becomes America's president. He is unanimously elected for his first term of office (as he was for his second).
On March 5, 1770, British Armysoldiers kill five civilian men and injure six others in Boston.
Within two months of the Treaty of Paris,Washington resigns fromhis job as Commander-in-Chief.
With George Washington as the Commander of their army, the colonists use rebel tactics and ambushes to hold their ground.
In order to sever all ties with Great Britain, Congress approves the Declaration of Independence.
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