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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Williamsburg would play a prominent role in the American Revolution as the seat of Virginia's government until 1780 (when the capital was changed to Richmond).
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The birthplace of the American Revolution will bring its pods to the city to help singles find love, with Nick and Vanessa Lachey returning as hosts.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 May 2026
On the eve of the American Revolution, Matthias Aspden made a decision that would change the trajectory of his life.
—Kimberly Nath, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
That’s why Britain, after the Seven Years’ War, needed to hike taxes, setting off the American Revolution.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The birthplace of the American Revolution will bring its pods to the city to help singles find love, with Nick and Vanessa Lachey returning as hosts.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 May 2026
On the eve of the American Revolution, Matthias Aspden made a decision that would change the trajectory of his life.
—Kimberly Nath, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
That’s why Britain, after the Seven Years’ War, needed to hike taxes, setting off the American Revolution.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the American Revolution
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“The American Revolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20American%20Revolution. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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