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Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: American Independence WebsiteFordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: American Independence Website
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Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: American Independence

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Part of Fordham University's Internet Modern History Sourcebook, this site gives historical background and extensive web resources on American Independence.

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independence, patriots, american history, benjamin franklin, george washington, patrick henry, causes of the american revolution
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