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Battle of Concord reenactment
Minutemen reenactors marching to battle the British at the Battle of Concord, Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord MA. Digital photograph

Minuteman leaving for battle, 1775
With his familys blessings, a minuteman joins the colonial revolt, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonial Regulators capturing a British supply wagon of gunpowder in North Carolina, 1770s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Reading the Declaration of Independence at the Old State House in Boston, 1776. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Concord Minuteman statue
Minuteman statue by the Concord River in Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord MA. Digital photograph

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Bellman told to ring the Liberty Bell to announce the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Ethan Allen and Green Mountain Boys capturing commander Delaplace at Fort Ticonderoga, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fort Mifflin besieged by the British, 1777
American garrison in Fort Mifflin holding the Delaware River, 1777. Antique 19th-century hand-colored woodcut illustration

Patrick Henry speaking in the Virginia Assembly
" Give me liberty or give me death" speech of Patrick Henry in Viginia. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Declaration of Independence cheered in North Carolina, 1776
North Carolina colonials celebrating news of the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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American marksman in a tree firing at British soldiers, Revolutionary War. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British assault on the American position atop Breeds Hill, Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Continental Army soldiers reenact a march at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Continental Army soldiers reenact a march at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

British soldiers in a colonial town
British redcoats in an American colonial city before the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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British administrator of Gambia meeting with a native chief, 1889. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Continental Army reenactors march to the British surrender at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of

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Royal Governor Tryon angrily trying to suppress the colonial Regulators revolt, North Carolina, 1771. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley

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Continental Army reenactors firing their muskets at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of an 18th century living history demonstration at Colonial National Park Virginia

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Artillery demonstration, Revolutionary War reenactment at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of an 18th century living history demonstration at Colonial National Park Virginia

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Continental Army reenactors advance at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of an 18th century living history demonstration at Colonial National Park Virginia

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Notice to the militia to be ready to act at a minutes warning, dated Watertown, Massachusetts, June 17, 1775. Woodcut reproduction of the original document with a watercolor wash

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Paul Revere calling the Lexington Minutemen to arms, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley

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General Washington is brought the news that the British had crossed the Brandywine to occupy Philadelphia, 1777. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Continental Congress leaving Independence Hall to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia, PA, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a Howard Pyle illustration

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Battle of Bunker Hill viewed by Boston citizens on rooftops. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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Retreat of the British from Concord, Massachusetts, at the outset of the American Revolution. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Stamp Act protestors burning stamps in New York City before the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Reading the Declaration of Independence to cheering colonists in Philadelphia, July 4, 1776. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonists protesting the Stamp Act in New York City before the American Revolution, 1765. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Patriots dressed as Indians destroying tea in Boston harbor, called the Boston Tea Party, 1773. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Signing the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. Printed halftone reproduction of Trumbull painting

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Capture of Paulus Hook, New Jersey, by Americans under Major Henry Lee, 1779. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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John Stark leading a charge of New Hampshire militia at the Battle of Bennington, Vermont, 1777. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century F.C. Yohn illustration

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British officer Sir Garnet Wolseley receiving news during the Ashanti War in Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native soldiers playing at " warry" in Ashanti Colony, Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Village of European settlers in the Orange Free State, South Africa, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pocahontas Wedding
Native American princess Pocahontas marries colonist John Rolfe, whom she accompanied to England in 1616

John Smith /s De Passe
JOHN SMITH English colonist in America and military adventurer

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"Journey Across the Sea: The Pilgrims' Quest for Freedom" In 1620, the Mayflower set sail with a group of colonists known as the Pilgrims. Braving treacherous waters, they embarked on a perilous journey to seek religious freedom in the New World. After enduring months at sea, the Mayflower passengers finally reached their destination - Plymouth. With gratitude and relief, they stepped onto solid ground, marking a significant moment in American history. Not all encounters with Native Americans were peaceful. Hannah Duston's harrowing escape from capture by Native Americans serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by early settlers. Despite hardships and conflicts, unity prevailed. In 1914, Jennie A. Brownscombe immortalized this spirit in her oil painting depicting "The First Thanksgiving. " It symbolizes gratitude and friendship between settlers and Native Americans. Plymouth Rock stands as an enduring symbol of hope and new beginnings. As John Alden and Mary Chilton landed upon it in 1620, they laid down roots that would shape America's future. Anne Hutchinson's trial in Boston showcased tensions within colonial society. Her fight for religious freedom challenged societal norms but left an indelible mark on American history. Beyond Plymouth lies Hartford, Connecticut - home to some of America's first settlers who sought refuge from persecution. Their determination paved the way for future generations to thrive in this land of opportunity. Bunker Hill battle marked a turning point during the American Revolution when colonists stood up against British rule with unwavering courage and resilience. Across borders lies Mexico where Miguel Hidalgo's cry for revolution echoed through Dolores on September 16th, 1810. This call ignited fervor among Mexicans seeking independence from Spanish colonization. Long before these events unfolded overseas; Puritans attempted to leave England during the early 1600s due to religious persecution back home—a precursor to the Pilgrims' journey.