American Revolution
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Some historians have also begun to examine the period of the American Revolution through an LGBTQ+ lens.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Such polling did not exist at the time of the American Revolution, but historical records show queerness did.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
The folk hero of the American Revolution was only half-remembered in Massachusetts and almost totally forgotten everywhere else.
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
The Daughters of the American Revolution will be sponsoring a blanket drive, a bake sale, a letter-writing campaign, and much more.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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