American Revolutionary War

Definition

The American Revolutionary War was a conflict fought between Great Britain and thirteen of its North American colonies, which had declared themselves the independent United States of America. It lasted from 1775 to 1783.

Related terms

Declaration of Independence: The Declaration of Independence was a document adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declaring that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, no longer part of the British Empire.

Treaty of Paris (1783): The Treaty of Paris (1783) officially ended the American Revolutionary War. It recognized U.S. independence and established boundaries for the new nation.

Battle of Yorktown: The Battle of Yorktown was a decisive victory by combined forces led by General George Washington over British commander Lord Cornwallis. This battle marked the end of major fighting in the Revolutionary War.