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Night four of AMERICAN REVOLUTION – Philadelphia falls, but an American victory allows France to enter the war. – Nov. 19 at 8 pm


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AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Episode Four – “Conquer by a Drawn Game”

Wednesday, November 19 at 8:00 pm

 

A painting of a view of the town of Concord. Soldiers are pictured in groups walking down the road. two soldiers stand in a grave yard. Sketch by Amos Doolittle and Ralph Earl, 1775.
Plate II. A view of the town of Concord. Sketch by Amos Doolittle and Ralph Earl, 1775.
Credit The New York Public Library

After beating General Washington in battle, General Howe takes Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee the city. But the Americans’ surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to openly support the United States.