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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This one's from May 8, 1945, V.E. Day. STEPHANOPOULOS: Martha Raddatz with the historian working to preserve hundreds of thousands of war letters, some going back to the American Revolution.
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ABC News, 6 July 2025
What is the difference between the Revolutionary War and the American Revolution?
—CBS News, 6 July 2025
People celebrating this holiday weekend may have different ideas about what sparked the American Revolution: a yearning for liberty; a revulsion at taxation without representation; or a desire to have a national sport where players can touch the ball with their hands.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 5 July 2025
The Boston Tea Party became a key moment in American history, leading up to the American Revolution.
—Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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ABC News, 6 July 2025
What is the difference between the Revolutionary War and the American Revolution?
—CBS News, 6 July 2025
People celebrating this holiday weekend may have different ideas about what sparked the American Revolution: a yearning for liberty; a revulsion at taxation without representation; or a desire to have a national sport where players can touch the ball with their hands.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 5 July 2025
The Boston Tea Party became a key moment in American history, leading up to the American Revolution.
—Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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