Difference Between Revolution And Rebellion

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The Revolutionary War was a time when 13 of the U.S colonies had to fight back and rebel against Great Britain. Revolution and rebellion mean almost the same thing but there are some differences. Rebellion is more violent or more action has been taken. Rebellion means an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler. Revolution doesn’t use as much force as rebellion but still has the same effect. Revolution means: a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system. I think the reason for rebellion is not because the people want too, but the decisions the Government makes. If i were to chose to be apart of a rebellion or a revolution, i would choose the revolution because it uses less force