The significance of the Paris Peace Accords in relation to the Vietnam War lies in its intended goal to establish peace and facilitate the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam. Signed in 1973, the accords aimed to end hostilities between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, granting limited autonomy to the South while recognizing North Vietnam's control over the North. Although the accords initially promised a resolution, fighting continued, and they ultimately failed to prevent the fall of Saigon in 1975. Their outcome highlighted the complexities of foreign intervention and the challenges of achieving lasting peace in conflict zones.