Fighting the American Revolution - The Big Picture

Explore the concluding phases of the American Revolutionary War in this 46-minute lecture from Yale University's HIST 116 course. Examine the pivotal Battle of Saratoga, France's recognition of American independence, and the subsequent alliance. Analyze the British Conciliatory Propositions and their rejection by the Continental Congress. Delve into the final phase of the war, focusing on the Southern campaign and the decisive Battle of Yorktown. Investigate the French fleet's crucial role in securing victory and the ensuing peace negotiations in Paris. Gain insights into the complexities of achieving independence and the uncertainties faced by the newly formed nation.

- Chapter 1. Introduction: The Revolution was Not Inevitable
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- Chapter 2. Summary of the First Three Phases of the War
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- Chapter 3. Franklin in Paris and France's Recognition of America
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- Chapter 4. The British Conciliatory Propositions and their Rejection
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- Chapter 5. The Final Phase: Valley Forge and the American South
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- Chapter 6. The French Impact on the War and Peace Negotiations in Paris
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- Chapter 7. Victory, Independence, and Uncertainty
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