American HistoryQuestion 99 of 128
What war did Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
a.The Civil War
b.The War of 1812
c.The Revolutionary War
d.World War I
Explanation
Americans fought the Revolutionary War, also called the American Revolution, to gain independence from Britain. It began in 1775 and ended in 1783. Victory led to the founding of the United States.
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