What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?

Question 76 of 128 · Colonial Period and Independence

Accepted answers

American Revolution
The (American) Revolutionary War
War for (American) Independence

Explanation

The American Revolution (Revolutionary War, 1775-1783) was the war the colonists fought to win independence from Britain. Also called the War for Independence.

Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test — 128 Questions and Answers (PDF).

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