American Revolution

American  

noun

1. the war between Great Britain and its American colonies, 1775–83, by which the colonies won their independence.

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American Revolution British  

noun

1. the usual US term for War of American Independence

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Example Sentences

“I’m sorry, sir,” Regan said, “but I don’t know. Maybe sometime around the American Revolution?”

From Literature

But, as a study of American history at the Declaration’s 250th anniversary, he focuses mainly on three things: the American Revolution; the French Revolution that soon followed; and today.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the seven decades since the American Revolution, these rolling hills had produced social revolutions by the dozens.

From Literature

According to the Constitution and the values that fueled the American Revolution, this is an understatement.

From Salon

France’s military and financial support would prove crucial to the success of the American Revolution.

From The Wall Street Journal