They didn't fight just the English. They were subjects of the English government at that time, and they fought the government!

So, silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid.

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Photo of the Betsy Ross Flag courtesy of: http://www.law.ou.edu/hist/flags/fedflag.shtml#revolution

Please also see:
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/signers/