War of Independence
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The term War of Independence is generally used to describe a war occurring over a territory that has declared independence. Once the state that previously held the territory sends in military forces to assert its sovereignty or the native population clashes with the former occupier, a separatist rebellion has begun. If a new state is successfully established, the conflict is subsequently known as a war of independence.
Examples include:
- Algerian War of Independence
- American War of Independence
- Chilean War of Independence
- First War Of Indian Independence
- Irish War of Independence
- Israeli War of Independence
- Mexican War of Independence
- Wars of Scottish Independence
- South American Wars of Independence
- Turkish War of Independence