Question

Why was the American revolution also considered a civil war

Answer 1

The American Revolution was not just a war between the British and the Americans. It was also a civil war between the American Patriots and American Loyalists.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The "Americans" weren't Americans yet, they were are a part of England. They were battling England to gain independence, so technically they're fighting their own country. The definition of civil war is a war between the same group, country, etc. so it counts as a civil war.