Throughout the war they showed their commitment to these new republican ideals.In the end, achieving victory and a new country was born, the 13 United States of America.What conditions and events in America and Europe led to final American success in the War for Independence?There was a major sacrifice,13,00 battles were fought and more than 25,000 American lives lost that is why today when people kneel during the national anthem some people see this as disrespectful to the flag and country.Using the readings which includes the article,in general do you think professional/college/high school athletes should or should not use their position and fame to talk politics/raise issues such as kneeling during the national anthem to bring attention to a cause.