The American Revolution—also called the U.S. War of Independence—was the insurrection fought between 1775 and 1783 through which 13 of Great Britain's North American colonies threw off British rule to establish the sovereign United States of America, founded with the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The American Revolution was able to achieve its goal of freedom.
The American Revolution—also called the U.S. War of Independence—was the insurrection fought between 1775 and 1783 through which 13 of Great Britain's North American colonies threw off British rule to establish the sovereign United States of America, founded with the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The American Revolution was able to achieve its goal of freedom.
<span>The soil was poor and farming was difficult so people were willing to leave farms and work elsewhere. There were lots of streams and rivers that could provide waterpower, so lots of factories were built.</span>
