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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Up next, Filmmaker Ken Burns brings the American Revolution to life in his latest project.
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ABC News, 16 Nov. 2025
For now, however, the American Revolution continues.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Nov. 2025
After a British deserter mistakenly gains immortality during the American Revolution, he is forced to face his cowardly past and fight against a sinister plot to destroy America.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
In June, Burns told his Dallas audience the American Revolution was the most significant historical event since the birth of Jesus Christ.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2025
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ABC News, 16 Nov. 2025
For now, however, the American Revolution continues.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Nov. 2025
After a British deserter mistakenly gains immortality during the American Revolution, he is forced to face his cowardly past and fight against a sinister plot to destroy America.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
In June, Burns told his Dallas audience the American Revolution was the most significant historical event since the birth of Jesus Christ.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the American Revolution
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