American Revolutionary War
This article is about military actions only. For political and social developments, including the origins and aftermath of the war, see American Revolution . In this article, inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans", with occasional references to "Patriots", "Whigs", "Rebels" or "Revolutionaries". Colonists who supported the British in opposing the Revolution are usually referred to as "Loyalists" or "Tories". The geographical area of the thirteen colonies is often referred to simply as "America". American Revolutionary War Clockwise from top left : Battle of Bunker Hill , Death of Montgomery at Quebec , Battle of Cowpens , "Moonlight Battle" Date April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783 Location Eastern Seaboard , Northwest Territories , Central Canada , Hudson Bay , Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean S...