The colonial rebellion against Britain culminated in the American Revolution and ultimately led to the establishment of the United States as an independent nation. The conflict, which began in 1775 and formally declared independence in 1776 through the Declaration of Independence, was driven by colonial resistance to British taxation without representation and other oppressive measures. The successful conclusion of the war in 1783, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, recognized U.S. sovereignty and marked a significant shift in power dynamics, inspiring other revolutionary movements worldwide.