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American Revolution

American  

noun

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

American Revolution British  

noun

  1. the usual US term for War of American Independence

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Of these, the impact of the American Revolution was most profound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Donald Trump is very pleased with himself for being president during the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

His latest book is “The American Revolution: An Intimate History,” the companion volume to the PBS series.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

That resistance is rooted in tradition dating back to the American Revolution.

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2025

Isaac Granger grew up on Thomas Jefferson’s plantation during the American Revolution and lived among the enslaved people who were called “family” by the author of the Declaration of Independence.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

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