Answer:
The revolutionary war was about the 13 colonies gaining independence from Great Britain. At the time, Great Britain owned the colonies, subjugating them to harsh taxes and British rule. Over time, a lot of friction between Britain and the colonies from events like the Boston tea party, Boston massacre, taxation, and multiple acts passed by Britain to name a few, caused a boiling point for colonists. This would erupt in the first battle at Lexington and Concord in April of 1775.