UPDATED: This 250th Anniversary feature explains the real weapons used in 1776—long rifles, Brown Bess muskets, cannons, and field tools—and how American farmers and British Redcoats went to war in very different uniforms. Learn how these Revolutionary War weapons and tools shaped the fight for independence.
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British prison ships in Revolutionary War New York held thousands of American prisoners. As the 250th anniversary approaches, this article explores Wallabout Bay, the HMS Jersey, and patriots—like Elizabeth Burgin—who risked everything to save lives.
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Behind every Continental soldier was a family marching beside him. Camp followers cooked meals, washed clothing, nursed the sick, carried water and firewood, and endured hunger, disease, and danger. Their quiet sacrifices helped keep the army alive and secretly shaped the outcome of the Revolutionary War.
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Women stood beside the Continental Army as nurses, cooks, water carriers, and even cannon crews. This article highlights heroes like Margaret Corbin, Molly Pitcher, and Sarah Osborn whose courage shaped the fight for independence. Part of our 250th Anniversary series.
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From worthless paper currency to bold land sales and Alexander Hamilton’s financial blueprint, this article explores how the United States overcame economic chaos to fund its independence. Part of the 250th Anniversary series.
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On July 8, 1776, while citizens gathered in Philadelphia to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, General George Washington was in New York City preparing for battle. The words of independence would soon echo through his army camps as America’s fight for freedom moved from declaration to action.
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