Revolutionary War

The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) was a conflict between the thirteen American colonies and Great Britain. The colonies sought independence due to taxation without representation, British control, and desires for self-governance. Key events included the Boston Tea Party, battles at Lexington and Concord, and the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The war involved significant figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, and concluded with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, recognizing the United States as a free nation. This war laid the foundation for democratic principles and inspired future movements for independence worldwide.