The independent United States refers to the country that was established after the American Revolution, when the American colonies broke away from British rule and formed their own sovereign nation.
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American Revolution: The American Revolution was the war fought by colonists against British rule, ultimately leading to the creation of an independent United States.
Declaration of Independence: The Declaration of Independence is a document written in 1776 that formally announced America's separation from Britain and declared independence.
Revolutionary War: The Revolutionary War was the armed conflict between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in North America, resulting in America gaining independence.