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American Revolution

American

noun

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

American Revolution British

noun

the usual US term for War of American Independence

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American Revolution

Such polling did not exist at the time of the American Revolution, but historical records show queerness did.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

Some historians have also begun to examine the period of the American Revolution through an LGBTQ+ lens.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

The 1825 Decembrist revolt against Czar Nicholas I was inspired in part by the American Revolution.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

The town of Lewes, in East Sussex, will hold a Festival of Democracy on Saturday, promising a colourful parade inspired by the same values that drove the American Revolution.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

After the departure of the 7:45 train at 8:07, the day culminated with the much-anticipated Daughters of the American Revolution auction.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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