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The American Revolution (1775-83) is also known as the American Revolutionary War and the U.S. War of Independence. The conflict arose from growing tensions between residents of Great Britainâs 13 North American colonies and the colonial government, which represented the British crown.
1 American battle deaths: 4,435. 2  The 13 American colonies fought for independence from British rule to become the United States. 3  Colonists were frustrated because Britain forced them to pay taxes, yet did not give them any representation in the British Parliament.