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WEBOct 29, 2009 · The Revolutionary War (1775-83), also known as the American Revolution, arose from growing tensions between residents of Great Britain’s 13 North American colonies and the colonial government,...
American Revolution | Causes, Battles, Aftermath, & Facts
WEBSep 16, 2024 · The American Revolution was an insurrection carried out by 13 of Great Britain’s North American colonies that began in 1775 and ended with a peace treaty in 1783. The colonies won political independence and went on …
American Revolution Facts - American Battlefield Trust
WEBMar 30, 2017 · This article provides answers to frequently asked questions about the American Revolution which began in earnest on April 19, 1775 with the battles of Lexington and Concord. We include a timeline, major …
American Revolution - Wikipedia
WEBThe American Revolution was a rebellion and political movement in the Thirteen Colonies which peaked when colonists initiated an ultimately successful war for independence against the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Key Facts of the American Revolution - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBSummary of important facts related to the American Revolution, the war in which Great Britain’s 13 North American colonies won their independence. The colonies became a new country, the United States of America. The revolution began in …
Overview of the American Revolutionary War
WEBJan 26, 2017 · From 1763 to 1776, Parliament, King George III, royal governors, and colonists clashed over regulations of trade, representation, and taxation. Despite the growing unrest, many Americans perceived war and independence as a last resort. By 1775, however, tensions reached a boiling point.
American Revolution: Causes and Timeline - HISTORY
WEBOct 19, 2010 · The Revolutionary War (1775‑1783) arose from growing tensions between residents of Great Britain’s 13 North American colonies and the colonial government. The American colonists, led by ...
American Revolution Facts | Britannica
WEBThe American Revolution (1775–83) was an insurrection carried out by 13 of Great Britain’s North American colonies, which won political independence and went on to form the United States of America.
Top 10 Things to Know About the American Revolution
WEBApr 2, 2019 · 1. The Enlightenment shaped the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. The greatest influence over the thoughts, passions, and actions of the era’s leading figures was the Enlightenment.
American Revolution - World History Encyclopedia
WEBSep 3, 2024 · The American Revolution (1765-1789) was a period of political upheaval in the Thirteen Colonies of British North America. Initially a protest over parliamentary taxes, it blossomed into a rebellion and led, ultimately, to the birth of the United States.
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