The declared aim of the American Revolution was to secure independence from British rule. American colonists sought to liberate themselves from what they perceived as oppressive governance, characterized by high taxes, lack of representation in Parliament, and various unjust laws imposed by the British crown. The rallying cry of "No taxation without representation" embodied their grievances. The revolution, spanning from 1775 to 1783, culminated in the Declaration of Independence in 1776, formally asserting the colonies' right to self-govern and establishing the United States as a sovereign nation. It was a pivotal moment in the quest for democratic ideals.