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![American Revolutionary War](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/19063.jpg?v=1721264405)
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American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), or the American War of Independence, was a conflict between Great Britain and its 13 North American colonies, who declared independence as the United States of America. Initially a rebellion within...
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French Revolutionary Wars
The French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802) were a series of conflicts that arose from the tensions surrounding the French Revolution (1789-1799). The wars were fought between Revolutionary France and several European powers, most notably Austria...
![Louis XVI, the Girondins, & the Road to Revolutionary War (1791-92)](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/16379.png?v=1663249481)
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Louis XVI, the Girondins, & the Road to Revolutionary War (1791-92)
On 20 April 1792, King Louis XVI of France (r. 1774-1792) stood before the Legislative Assembly and, with a faltering voice, read a declaration of war against Austria, to the ecstatic delight of the gathered deputies. This declaration sealed...
![Weapons in the American Revolution](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/18365.jpg?v=1717671663)
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Weapons in the American Revolution
The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) was a long and bitter conflict fought between Great Britain and its thirteen North American colonies over the Americans' liberties and, eventually, for the independence of the United States. The...
![African Americans in the American Revolution](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/18120.jpg?v=1716292697)
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African Americans in the American Revolution
On the eve of the American Revolution (1765-1789), the Thirteen Colonies had a population of roughly 2.1 million people. Around 500,000 of these were African Americans, of whom approximately 450,000 were enslaved. Comprising such a large...
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American Invasion of Quebec
The American invasion of Quebec (September 1775-June 1776) was a military campaign undertaken during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Hoping to induce the Province of Quebec to join the rebellion, the Second Continental Congress...
![James Armistead Lafayette](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/18458.jpg?v=1708238770)
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James Armistead Lafayette
James Armistead Lafayette (l. c. 1748-1832) was an African American Patriot who served the Continental Army as a spy during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). During the Siege of Yorktown, he infiltrated the British camp to bring...
![American Revolutionary War - Summary on a Map](/uploads/kraked/6/6-2744_ci_preview.jpg)
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American Revolutionary War - Summary on a Map
In this video, let's retrace on maps the American Revolutionary War, since the end of the Seven Years' War until the recognition of the US. Independence by Great Britain. Chapters 00:00 Seven Years' War 00:37 Tensions 01:38 Boston Tea...
![French Involvement in the American Revolution](https://www.worldhistory.org/img/c/p/360x202/15268.png?v=1720454111)
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French Involvement in the American Revolution
The involvement of France in the American War of Independence (1775-1783) was not only significant in the progress of the war itself but also as a critical moment for France. Whereas French intervention in the war would help turn the tide...
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Paul Revere
Paul Revere (1735-1818) was an American silversmith born in the British colony of Massachusetts. He was an active member of the Sons of Liberty during the American Revolution (c. 1765-1789) and became a folk hero for his midnight ride in...