The significant war that led to the independence of the United States from British rule was the American Revolutionary War, which lasted from 1775 to 1783. Sparked by growing colonial dissent against British taxation without representation and various repressive measures, the war was characterized by key events such as the Boston Tea Party and the battles of Lexington and Concord. The colonists, led by figures like George Washington, formed the Continental Army to fight against British forces. The successful conclusion of the war, marked by the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, resulted in the recognition of the United States’ sovereignty and independence from Great Britain.