American Revolution
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The American Revolution did emerge out of our particular national context.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Darren Aronofsky's studio used AI to recreate the American Revolution in a series of short films, and Steven Soderbergh has used it to create visual scenes in a new documentary about John Lennon.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Even in declaring independence, the American Revolution channeled revolutionary energy through state governments, the Continental Congress and Washington’s army.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Donald Trump is very pleased with himself for being president during the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
Though there have been many successful colonial rebellions against imperial domination since the American Revolution, none had occurred before.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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