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American HistoryColonial Period and Independence
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
Accepted answers:
- American Revolution
- The American Revolutionary War
- War for American Independence
Why this is the correct answer
After years of growing tensions over taxation and governance, the American colonies took up arms against Britain in 1775. This conflict, known as the American Revolution or the War for American Independence, ended with a decisive American victory and recognition of U.S. independence in 1783.
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