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| American Revolution |
the war of 1775-83 in which the American colonies won their independence from Great Britain. |
| Declaration of Independence |
the public document by which the thirteen American colonies declared their independence from England in 1776. |
| Fourth of July |
Independence Day in the United States. |
| Great Britain |
Great Britain is a historical kingdom. It was made up of the kingdoms of England and Scotland, and it existed from 1707 to 1801. In 1801, it joined with the Kingdom of Ireland to become the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Great Britain ruled over the American colonies until 1776, when the United States declared its independence. [1/2 definitions] |
| Guyana |
a country in northern South America on the Atlantic coast. Guyana was known as British Guiana until its independence from the United Kingdom in 1966. Georgetown is the capital of Guyana. |
| independence |
When a country has independence, it is free from the control of any other country. When a person has independence, they are not controlled by any other person. |
| Independence Day |
a U.S. national holiday celebrated on July 4 to remember the signing of the Declaration of Independence from England in 1776; Fourth of July. |
| proud |
having respect for one's own independence and worth. [1/3 definitions] |
| Revolutionary War |
the war of 1775-83 in which the American colonies won their independence from Great Britain; American Revolution. |
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