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This inventor’s most famous invention was developed on the estate of a Revolutionary War general.

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During the Revolutionary War, the residents of Litchfield, Connecticut, made this from a melted statue of King George III.

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This American Revolutionary War battle, fought near Boston Harbor in 1775 was a Pyrrhic victory for the British.

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During the American Revolutionary War, this American leader urged that the Loyalists, who supported the British monarchy, have their property and rights restored after the war.

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His misinterpreted order given while commanding the American Continentals’ right wing at the Battle of Cowpens in the Revolutionary War nearly lost the battle.

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This event in North America between 1775 and 1782 was far deadlier than the Revolutionary War that was going on at the time.

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Unexpected fog spoiled a surprise attack during this American Revolutionary War battle.

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This great figure of the American Revolutionary era urged restoration of the property and rights of Loyalists after the Revolutionary War.

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This great figure of the American Revolutionary era urged restoration of the property and rights of Loyalists after the Revolutionary War:

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Battle of Paulus Hook

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‘Light-Horse Harry’ Lee entered history with a daring night attack on the fort at Paulus Hook During the American Revolutionary War.

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