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American Revolution

Catherine the Great of Russia, by Fyodor Rokotov

How Russian meddling impacted the American Revolution

Conflict

Foreign help was critical to the success of the American Revolution. Many people know about the important roles played by France and Spain. But less well-known is the indirect help the US got from Russia. On this July 4, we explore how Russia accidentally helped the American fight for independence.

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