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Official question #76US Citizenship Test
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
Correct answer
The American Revolution
Also accepted: American Revolution · Revolutionary War · War for Independence · American Revolutionary War
Why
The American Revolution (1775-1783) ended with Britain recognizing American independence in the Treaty of Paris.
Answer choices
- AThe Civil War
- BThe War of 1812
- CThe French and Indian War
- DThe American Revolution