British American Revolution (1775–1783) (apr 19, 1775 – sep 3, 1783)

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The American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence, was an 18th-century war between Great Britain and its Thirteen Colonies (allied with France) which declared independence as the United States of America.

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- Crisis - “settler revolt” – the revolt of colonizers
- "American" identity 1760s – response to British - changes
- Largely self-governing
- Imperial reforms mid 18th C
- Free press, education, prosperous
- Civil war
- French, and Spanish, military support – crucial
- Model for 19th century

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