A group of people from Nevada numbering somewhere around 20 members


In the late 1700s, thirteen American colonies grew defiant under British rule, angered by heavy taxes and a lack of representation. Tensions erupted into war in 1775 at Lexington and Concord, where ordinary citizens took up arms against the mighty British Empire. Revolutionary leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson emerged, rallying the people with visions of liberty and independence. With key victories and crucial support from France, the tide turned, leading to the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781. From rebellion rose a new nation—the United States—founded on the radical idea that government must serve the people..