american revolution

• Eigenname für den politischen Umbruch und Krieg (1775–1783), in dem die Dreizehn Kolonien sich von der britischen Herrschaft lösten und die Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika gründeten.

A proper noun referring to the political upheaval and war (1775–1783) in which the Thirteen American Colonies broke away from British rule, establishing the United States of America.

1. Historical War of IndependenceB2formalamerican

   The political and military conflict between the thirteen American colonies and Great Britain from 1775 to 1783, resulting in the establishment of the United States of America.

   Amerikanische Unabhängigkeitskrieg

   • The American Revolution began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
   • Key figures of the American Revolution include George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
   • The Treaty of Paris in 1783 officially ended the American Revolution.

2. Political and Social TransformationC1formalamerican

   The broader ideological and social changes that accompanied the war, including the rejection of monarchy and the adoption of republican ideals.

   Politische und soziale Transformation

   • The American Revolution inspired other independence movements around the world.
   • Ideas of liberty and democracy were central to the American Revolution.
   • The American Revolution fundamentally changed the relationship between the colonies and the crown.