revolutionary war
the revolutionary war went from 1775-1778 Revolutionary War" redirects here. For revolutions in general, see Revolution.This article is about military actions only. For political and social developments, including the origins and aftermath of the war, see American Revolution.
In this article, inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans", with occasional references to "Patriots", "Whigs", "Rebels" or "Revolutionaries". Colonists who supported the British in opposing the Revolution are referred to as "Loyalists" or "Tories". The geographical area of the thirteen colonies is often referred to simply as "America".
American Revolutionary War
Clockwise from top left: Battle of Bunker Hill, Death ofMontgomery at Quebec, Battle of Cowpens, "Moonlight Battle"DateApril 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783LocationEastern North America, Gibraltar,Balearic Islands, Central America;
French, Dutch, and British colonial possessions in the Indian subcontinent, Africa and elsewhere;
European coastal waters, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic and Indian Oceans
In this article, inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans", with occasional references to "Patriots", "Whigs", "Rebels" or "Revolutionaries". Colonists who supported the British in opposing the Revolution are referred to as "Loyalists" or "Tories". The geographical area of the thirteen colonies is often referred to simply as "America".
American Revolutionary War
Clockwise from top left: Battle of Bunker Hill, Death ofMontgomery at Quebec, Battle of Cowpens, "Moonlight Battle"DateApril 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783LocationEastern North America, Gibraltar,Balearic Islands, Central America;
French, Dutch, and British colonial possessions in the Indian subcontinent, Africa and elsewhere;
European coastal waters, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic and Indian Oceans