10 Lesser-Known Stories of American Revolution

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The bravery of Deborah Sampson

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The daring raid on Nassau

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The role of women in the war

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The importance of African Americans in the war

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The Battle of Saratoga

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The winter encampment at Valley Forge

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The role of spies

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The financial challenges of the war

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The Treaty of Paris

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The legacy of the American Revolution

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