American revolution.
Definition
The war fought from 1775 to 1783 in which thirteen British colonies in North America won their independence and formed the United States. It was fueled by Enlightenment ideas about natural rights and grievances over taxation without representation.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 The Declaration of Independence (1776) proclaiming the colonies' right to self-governance
- 2 The Battle of Yorktown (1781) that effectively ended the war
- 3 The Boston Tea Party as a protest against British tax policy
Key Fact
The Treaty of Paris (1783) officially ended the war and recognized American independence.