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
• Angolan War of Independence
• Bangladesh War of Independence
• Chilean War of Independence
• Dutch War of Independence
• Estonian War of Independence
• First War Of Indian Independence
• First Boer War
• Second Boer War
• Greek War of Independence
• Irish War of Independence
• Israeli War of Independence
• Mexican War of Independence
• Romanian War of Independence
• Wars of Scottish Independence
• South American Wars of Independence
• Turkish War of Independence
• *The American Revolutionary War as inspiration for Science Fiction

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