The uprising against British authority in the American colonies from **1775 to 1783** is known as the American Revolution. This conflict arose from growing tensions over British taxation and governance without representation. Significant events like the Boston Tea Party and the battles of Lexington and Concord fueled the desire for independence. Led by figures such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, the colonial forces sought to establish their autonomy. The revolution concluded with the Treaty of Paris in 1783, recognizing the sovereignty of the United States and marking the birth of a new nation founded on democratic principles.