American Revolution
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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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
The American Revolution wasn’t only a victory for the 13 colonies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Washington, Jefferson, Franklin and the other principals of the American Revolution are familiar faces from their innumerable portraits, including on the currency; their British opponents, less so.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 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
It was to become a key factor in the American Revolution.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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