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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The group — which included veteran of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard — are also all descendants of patriots of the American Revolution.
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And learn how Charlotte and the Carolinas played a pivotal role in the American Revolution.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Saturday, April 11 Rincon del Diablo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting.
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The Camden County Historical Society also launched the American Revolution Heritage Trail.
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Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
And learn how Charlotte and the Carolinas played a pivotal role in the American Revolution.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Saturday, April 11 Rincon del Diablo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meeting.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The Camden County Historical Society also launched the American Revolution Heritage Trail.
—Sean Tallant, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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“The American Revolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20American%20Revolution. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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