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The American Revolution

The Battle of Monmouth, an American victory in June 1778, gave rise to the legend of Molly Pitcher, a woman traveling with the Continental Army who took over operation of a cannon when her husband was wounded during the battle.

buoy the spirits of the king’s supporters. They’d flock to join Loyalist militias. Royal authority would gradually be reestablished.

British on the Move In December 1778, the British took Savannah. Soon, a royal government was in place in Georgia. South Carolina was the next target. In late 1779, General Clinton sailed from New York City with a force of about 8,500 men. He laid siege to

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