Revolutionary War . (apr 19, 1775 – sep 3, 1783)
Description:
U.S. troops engaged: 217,000.American battle deaths: 4,435.
The 13 American colonies fought for independence from British rule to become the United States.
Colonists were frustrated because Britain forced them to pay taxes, yet did not give them any representation in the British Parliament.
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Date:
apr 19, 1775
sep 3, 1783
~ 8 years and 4 months