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  1. Oct 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...

  2. The 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.

  3. The American Revolution (1775–83) won political independence for 13 of Britain’s North American colonies, which subsequently formed the United States of America. Learn the whole story.

  4. Background. Beginning in the 1600s, groups of people from England and other countries moved to North America to start a new life. They took control of the land, though Indigenous peoples had lived there for many years. The Europeans formed colonies. A colony is an area controlled by one country but located somewhere else.

  5. Mar 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 battle information, key players, and more.

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  7. The Seven Years' War (known in the United States as the French and Indian War) changed everything. Although Britain eventually achieved victory over France and its allies, victory had come at great cost. A staggering war debt influenced many British policies over the next decade.

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