American War of Independence

The American Revolutionary War was fought between 1775-83. The 18th-century conflict began when representatives from 13 North American colonies of the kingdom of Great Britain sought more autonomy within the British Empire

A depiction of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence, 4 July, 1776, from a painting by John Trumbull. The men standing are (l to r) John Adams, Roger Sherman Robert R. Livingston, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. (Image by Bettmann/Getty Images)

Why does the United States of America celebrate Independence Day on 4 July?

Early American Patriotic flag. (Visions of America/UIG via Getty images)

10 things you (probably) didn’t know about the American War of Independence

Mel Gibson in 'The Patriot'. (© Kobal Collection)

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1776: the year of American independence

A depiction of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence, 4 July, 1776, from a painting by John Trumbull. The men standing are (l to r) John Adams, Roger Sherman Robert R. Livingston, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. (Image by Bettmann/Getty Images)

8 things you (probably) didn’t know about the Declaration of Independence