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The American Revolution was fought to gain independence from Britain.
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The American Revolution was fought to gain independence from Britain.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
To gain independence, you should fight for your rights, just like the American colonists did.
Describing Habits
The colonists' persistent efforts eventually led to their independence from Britain.
Asking About Others
Do you know what events led to the American colonies' fight for independence?
Sharing Hypotheticals
Without the American Revolution, the United States as we know it wouldn't exist.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The American Revolutionary War was undertaken to secure independence from Great Britain.
Casual
The Americans fought the British to become their own country.
Simpler English
The US fought a war to be free from Britain.
Phrases to learn
gain independence
To achieve freedom and self-governance.
fought to
Engaged in conflict or struggle in order to achieve something.