Yorktown (3:00)
The British were forced to surrender 2 days after patriot soldiers captured the fort at Yorktown in 1781.
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Yorktown
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The British were forced to surrender 2 days after patriot soldiers captured the fort at Yorktown in 1781.
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American Revolution
American RevolutionVideo Clip (3:20)
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Get the story of how a fledgling, largely disconnected nation won its freedom from the greatest military force of its time.
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George Washington
George WashingtonVideo Clip (2:19)
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How did George Washington turn a rag-tag group of men into a disciplined fighting machine?
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Battle of Saratoga Turns the Tide
Battle of Saratoga Turns the TideVideo Clip (2:22)
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In 1777, the colonists force the surrender of 6,000 British troops in New York State. This first major victory convinces France to enter the conflict on the Americans' side.
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American Victory at Yorktown
American Victory at YorktownVideo Clip (1:50)
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A two pronged attack by French & American forces defeats General Cornwallis in Virginia. Two years later, the Treaty of Paris will officially end the war
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Washington's Surprise Attack on Trenton
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By Christmas, 1777, in desperate need of a victory, Washington defies military convention with a nighttime assault in the dead of winter.
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American Revolution: Events and Battles
American Revolution: Events and Battles(12 Photos)
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Explore Revolutionary battle sites such as Lexington, Concord and Yorktown, and learn how the events that took place there shaped the course of the war.
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American Revolution: Key Military Figures
American Revolution: Key Military Figures(10 Photos)
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View images of key military figures from the American Revolution, and learn what role they played in this war of independence.
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American Revolution: Flags and Fliers
American Revolution: Flags and Fliers(10 Photos)
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Discover some of the flags and fliers that circulated amongst the colonies before and during the American Revolution.
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