American Revolutionary War - Wikipedia
WEBThe American Revolutionary War (April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783), also known as the Revolutionary War or American War of Independence, was an armed conflict that was part of the broader American Revolution, in which American Patriot forces organized as the Continental Army and commanded by George Washington defeated the British Army.
Revolutionary War ‑ Timeline, Facts & Battles | HISTORY
WEBOct 29, 2009 · The Revolutionary War (1775-83), also known as the American Revolution, arose from growing tensions between residents of Great Britain’s 13 North American colonies and the colonial...
American Revolution - Wikipedia
WEBThe American Revolution was a rebellion and political movement in the Thirteen Colonies which peaked when colonists initiated an ultimately successful war for independence against the Kingdom of Great Britain.
American Revolution | Causes, Battles, Aftermath, & Facts
WEBSep 16, 2024 · The American Revolution was an insurrection carried out by 13 of Great Britain’s North American colonies that began in 1775 and ended with a peace treaty in 1783. The colonies won political independence and went on …
American Revolution: Causes and Timeline - HISTORY
WEBOct 19, 2010 · The Revolutionary War (1775‑1783) arose from growing tensions between residents of Great Britain’s 13 North American colonies and the colonial government. The American colonists, led by General...
American Revolutionary War - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJun 10, 2024 · The American Revolutionary War was fought between Great Britain and its thirteen North American colonies that declared their independence as the United States. With the help of France, Spain, and the Netherlands, the United States prevailed and won its independence in 1783.
Major Events of the American Revolutionary War Examined
WEBOn May 12, a British army captures Charleston, South Carolina, along with more than 5,000 American soldiers and nearly the entire American force in the South. American reinforcements rushed to the Carolinas, but they fare little better. In August, another American army is crushed at the Battle of Camden.
United States - Revolution, Colonies, War | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · United States - Revolution, Colonies, War: The American Revolutionary War thus began as a civil conflict within the British Empire over colonial affairs, but, with America being joined by France in 1778 and Spain in 1779, it became an international war.
The American Revolution, 1763 - 1783 - Library of Congress
WEBThe American Revolution, 1763 - 1783. Overview Until the end of the Seven Years' War in 1763, few colonists in British North America objected to their place in the British Empire.
The American Revolution, 1763 - 1783 - Library of Congress
WEBPatriot forces, commanded by General Horatio Gates, achieved a significant victory at Saratoga, New York, in October 1777. Within months, this victory induced France to sign treaties of alliance and commerce with the United States.