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American Revolution

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American Revolution

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revolution establishing the United States of America

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The American Revolution was a conflict through which thirteen British colonies in North America fought for and achieved independence, establishing the United States of America as a new nation. It matters because it created a new country and demonstrated that colonial territories could successfully rebel against a powerful empire, influencing how nations and independence movements developed around the world.

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Instance of
political movement
Has part
American Revolutionary War
Country
United States
Location
Thirteen Colonies
Image
Declaration of Independence (1819), by John Trumbull.jpg
Significant event
Boston Tea Party
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Commons category
American Revolution
topic's main category
Category:American Revolution
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American Revolution
start time
1765-00-00
end time
1783-00-00
point in time
1763-03-22
different from
American Revolutionary War
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