Discover how the Siege of Yorktown in 1781 became the ultimate turning point of the American Revolutionary War, sealing independence for the 13 colonies.
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George Washington Gave America This Advice the First Time He Tried to Retire
Discover George Washington’s 1783 Circular Letter to the States, his urgent first attempt at retirement and blueprint for a strong, unified United States.
5 Ways the French Helped Win the American Revolution
Discover how French military, financial, and philosophical aid turned the tide of the Revolutionary War and secured American independence from Great Britain.