The "Don't Tread on Me" flag won fame between revolutionaries as a image of defiance opposed to British oppression

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The "Don't Tread on Me" flag received status amongst revolutionaries as a symbol of defiance opposed to British oppression, reflecting a spirit of resilience amongst colonists.