English > American War of Independence: 1 sense > noun 1, act| Meaning | The revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain; 1775-1783 . |
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| Synonyms | American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, War of American Independence |
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| Instance of | revolution | The overthrow of a government by those who are governed |
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| Parts | Bunker Hill, battle of Bunker Hill | The first important battle of the American War of Independence (1775) which was fought at Breed's Hill |
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| Cowpens, battle of Cowpens | battle in the American Revolution |
| Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga | A pitched battle in which American revolutionary troops / troops captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775 |
| Lexington, Concord, Lexington and Concord | The first battle of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775) |
| Monmouth Court House, Battle of Monmouth Court House, Battle of Monmouth | A pitched battle in New Jersey during the American Revolution (1778) that ended with the withdrawal of British forces |
| Saratoga, battle of Saratoga | A battle during the American Revolution (1777) |
| Yorktown, siege of Yorktown | In 1781 the British under Cornwallis surrendered after a siege of three weeks by American and French troops |
| Spanish | Revolución Americana |
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