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The American Revolution (1775-83) is also known as the American Revolutionary War and the U.S. War of Independence. The conflict arose from growing tensions between residents of Great Britainâs 13 North American colonies and the colonial government, which represented the British crown.
Brief History of the Thirteen Colonies. The 13 colonies were chiefly governed by the British until the time of the Revolutionary war. However, others did try to seize control of the colonies several times, such as during the French and Indian war.Although the British controlled the 13 colonies on the east coast, the French took control of Canada, which is why it is not part of America today.assachusetts was the second of the 13 colonies, it was formed in 1620. This was the colony first formed by the pilgrims. This group was also know as the Separatists or Puritans. They came over to escape British rule.