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

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

There’s this story from the American Revolution where a British spy is caught sneaking through American lines.

From Literature

When I recently interviewed Ken Burns and asked who was the greatest hero in his documentary “The American Revolution,” he said, “Oh, without a question, it’s George Washington. We don’t have a country without him.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal