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Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga, by Percy Moran, circa 1911. Saratoga Campaign, American Revolution, Revolutionary War.
Understanding the American Revolution
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U.S. Death Toll During Major Events
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History of Technology Timeline
The Apple II
10 Inventions That Changed Your World
A Factory Interior, watercolor, pen and gray ink, graphite, and white goache on wove paper by unknown artist, c. 1871-91; in the Yale Center for British Art. Industrial Revolution England
Inventors and Inventions of the Industrial Revolution
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How Does Wi-Fi Work?
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Town of Sisimiut located on the coast of the Davis Strait on Kangerluarsunnguaq Bay, Greenland
The Largest Islands in the World
The Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. (Civil War, Pennsylvania)
9 Worst Generals in History
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6 Cultures That Recognize More than Two Genders
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7 of the World’s Most Dangerous Festivals
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7 of the World’s Most Dangerous Lizards and Turtles
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10 Best Hockey Players of All Time
World Data Locator Map: Australia
Is Australia an Island?

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Born 1742 • Connecticut
Died 1824 (aged 82) • Georgia
Inventions “Turtle”
Role In American Revolution

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