the American Revolution

the American Revolution
the American Revolution
The change from the condition of British colonies to national independence effected by the thirteen states of the American Union in 1776
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: the war of 1775ɒ83 in which 13 British colonies in North America broke free from British rule and became the United States of America — called also (chiefly Brit) American War of Independence
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Main Entry:American Revolution

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