Bitesize GCSE History - The British Empire - The development of the British Empire in America, and the American War of Independence - BBC Sounds

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The development of the British Empire in America, and the American War of Independence

Released On: 10 Mar 2025

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This episode covers British rule in America and the American War of Independence.

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