Their isn't really a difference between the American Revolution and the War of Independence. The "War of independence" is another form of writing the "American Revolution."
The only difference I see that an independence was a part of a country that split from the dependent one while a revolution is in a war of independence, but doesn't always result in a independence. A revolution could occur in that one country alone without a war at all.
This war was fought between the 13 colonies and the UK.
- First battle fought in Lexington and Concord.
- Last battle fought in Yorktown.
After lots of fighting the 13 colonies pulled through and gained independence on July 4, 1776.
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