Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • The American Revolution: The war fought from 1775 to 1783 through which thirteen of Great Britain's North American colonies won political independence and went on to form the United States of America. It encompasses the political and military struggle against British rule.

Usage

• The term is used to refer to the entire historical event, including its causes, key battles, and political outcomes.
• It is often discussed in the context of the founding of the United States and the ideas of liberty and self-government.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "The causes of the American Revolution": Refers to the series of events and grievances, such as taxation without representation, that led to the conflict.
  • The Stamp Act was a major cause of the American Revolution.
• "Veteran of the American Revolution": Denotes a person who fought in the war.
  • The town erected a monument to the veterans of the American Revolution.

Variants and Related Words

• American Revolutionary War: A more specific term focusing on the military conflict aspect of the revolution. Often used interchangeably with "American Revolution."
  • The American Revolutionary War ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
• Revolutionary War: A common shortened form, typically understood to mean the American Revolution in a U.S. context.
• The War of Independence: Another name for the same historical event.

Synonyms

• The American War of Independence: A direct synonym.
• The U.S. War of Independence: A synonym specifying the United States.

Related Phrases

• "Spirit of '76": A phrase evoking the patriotic sentiment and ideals of the American Revolution.
  • The painting captures the Spirit of '76.
• "Patriot cause": Refers to the side fighting for independence from Britain during the revolution.
  • He devoted his life to the Patriot cause.

Noun

1. the revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain; 1775-1783