The American Revolution was a pivotal moment in world history that began in 1775

and lasted until 1783. It was a political upheaval that saw the 13 British colonies
in North America break away from the British Empire and form a new independent
nation: the United States of America. The revolution was sparked by a range of
factors, including British attempts to tax the colonies without their consent, and
the colonists' desire for greater representation and autonomy. The revolution
ultimately resulted in the establishment of a democratic republic that served as a
model for other nations around the world, and remains a defining moment in American
history.