The main outcome of the Revolutionary War for the American colonies was the establishment of independence from British rule, culminating in the Treaty of Paris in 1783. This victory enabled the colonies to form a new nation governed by principles of liberty and self-determination. The war also facilitated the formulation of foundational documents, such as the Declaration of Independence and later the Constitution, which laid the groundwork for American democracy. Additionally, the war fostered a sense of national identity among the previously disparate colonies, promoting ideas of equality and individual rights, and influencing subsequent movements for democratic and civil rights across the globe.