How Britain drove America to independence - The Saturday Story – The Story

Today America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence. It’s an epic tale of revolution, rebellion and the making of a global superpower. But how did Britain end up fighting, and losing, the war that gave birth to the most powerful nation on earth?

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How Britain drove America to independence - The Saturday Story

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