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.
King George III is unwillingtocompromise with the colonies in order to avoid a long and costly war.
The Americans make a plan to get rid of the Britishin the area ofPenobscot River.
Paul Revere warns colonial soldiers, who stand their ground at Lexington against the British.
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The colonies need to declare their freedom from Great Britain so Thomas Jefferson prepares the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.
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Benedict Arnold, ageneral for the Continental Army, creates a plan to give up West Point to the British.
On November 28, 1775, Congressestablishesthe U.S. Navy and raise their first flag that has 13 stripes.
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