This led to the American Revolution, with its ethos of freedom and equality. The spirit of the age was not lost on African Americans, who became involved in a parallel struggle for their own freedom.

Adams knew the American Revolution had to build up a new government ... The day ended in a British retreat to Boston. But the war would be long — John Adams had predicted it might span 10 ...

Just before Burns'The American Revolution ... maps to enrich and expand upon the series. Related: Thomas Jefferson Claimed He Introduced Bill to Free Enslaved Blacks 100 Years Before Civil War.

The Framingham History Center contains several artifacts that tell the stories of Framingham residents who fought in the American Revolution ... anniversary of Revolutionary War The history ...