Section: American History: Colonial & Independence

76. What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?

Official answer

  • • American Revolution
  • • The (American) Revolutionary War
  • • War for (American) Independence

Why

The American Revolutionary War won independence from Great Britain.

Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.

Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)