the American Revolution
noun
: the war of 1775–83 in which 13 British colonies in North America broke free from British rule and became the United States of America
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Of course, the idea of a king was foremost in the minds of those who fought the American Revolution and devised the founding document.
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Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
Prior to the American Revolution, the power over war and foreign affairs was lodged in the executive branch.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
In the leadup to the American Revolution, British officials used general warrants, known as writs of assistance, that allowed for the search of any property without the need to show probable cause.
—Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Saturday, March 14 Rincon Del Diablo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026
Prior to the American Revolution, the power over war and foreign affairs was lodged in the executive branch.
—William J Watkins Jr, Oc Register, 4 Mar. 2026
In the leadup to the American Revolution, British officials used general warrants, known as writs of assistance, that allowed for the search of any property without the need to show probable cause.
—Amanda Cats-Baril, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Saturday, March 14 Rincon Del Diablo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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