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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Speaking of providing things, the nickname about provisions is apparently because Connecticut supplied a lot to the Continental forces during the American Revolution.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
In April 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord officially started the American Revolution, resulting, dramatically, in the patriots’ siege of Boston.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025
The first was the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolution, recognized American independence and set the Mississippi River as the western border of the new U.S. — which continued to expand throughout the 19th century.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 May 2025
Military Memorials Located at the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery is the Military Women’s Memorial, which recognizes the contributions of the more than three million women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the American Revolution.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
In April 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord officially started the American Revolution, resulting, dramatically, in the patriots’ siege of Boston.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025
The first was the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolution, recognized American independence and set the Mississippi River as the western border of the new U.S. — which continued to expand throughout the 19th century.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 May 2025
Military Memorials Located at the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery is the Military Women’s Memorial, which recognizes the contributions of the more than three million women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since the American Revolution.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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