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The American Revolution
The Haudenosaunee Choose Sides in the American Revolution
The Haudenosaunee was a centuries-old union of the Six Nations: Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Tuscarora, Oneida and Mohawk. But the confederacy is divided on their support of the American Revolution. The Oneidas support the Patriots, but some Mohawks led by Thayendanegea ally with the British. Things come to a head at the bloody Battle of Oriskany as Patriot, British and Native American forces clash.
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Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
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The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.
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Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.
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Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.
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Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.
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Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause.