The American Revolutionary War, fought from 1775 to 1783, was a conflict between the thirteen American colonies and Great Britain. It was fueled by growing discontent over British taxation and lack of colonial representation in Parliament, exemplified by events like the Boston Tea Party.
The war began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775 and saw key figures such as George Washington leading the Continental Army. Major battles included the Siege of Yorktown, where British General Cornwallis surrendered to American and French forces in 1781.
The war ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which recognized American independence and established borders for the new nation. The Revolutionary War not only secured independence for the United States but also inspired other movements for self-determination and democratic governance around the world.