the American Revolution
noun
: the war of 1775–83 in which 13 British colonies in North America broke free from British rule and became the United States of America
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To counter that, cities during the American Revolution left a lot to be desired in terms of navigation and parkour.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Here’s what to know about Trump’s calls to merge the U.S. and Canada:
Annexation efforts date back to early U.S. history
The idea of a union between the U.S. and Canada dates back centuries, when early American leaders invaded Quebec during the American Revolution.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
Boston will be packed with concerts, festivals and historic milestones in 2025, including anniversaries commemorating the American Revolution.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
In the church, sit in a box pew and listen to a short presentation about the founding of Old North, the lantern story and the church’s role in the American Revolution.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Here’s what to know about Trump’s calls to merge the U.S. and Canada:
Annexation efforts date back to early U.S. history
The idea of a union between the U.S. and Canada dates back centuries, when early American leaders invaded Quebec during the American Revolution.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025
Boston will be packed with concerts, festivals and historic milestones in 2025, including anniversaries commemorating the American Revolution.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
In the church, sit in a box pew and listen to a short presentation about the founding of Old North, the lantern story and the church’s role in the American Revolution.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“The American Revolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20American%20Revolution. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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