Description
International contributions to the American Revolution played a much larger role than many of us realize. This conversation brings to light overlooked Spanish and African patriots and expands the story beyond the familiar narrative.
Donna M. Santistevan explores how King Carlos III’s 1780 Donativo sparked critical financial and military support from Spain’s colonies. Nikki Williams Sebastian highlights the records and stories of African American patriots who fought, gathered intelligence, and sacrificed for liberty.
Together, these perspectives reveal the global scope of the American Revolution and the international contributions that helped shape its outcome. They also invite us to consider how our own family stories might connect to this shared history.
👉 Explore how your story connects: https://www.familysearch.org/en/campaign/page/america250?cid=OV-00061686
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