The main idea behind the American Revolutionary War was the desire for political and economic independence from Great Britain. The American colonists felt that they were being unfairly taxed and governed by a distant monarchy and believed they should have the same rights and freedoms as British citizens. They sought to establish a self-governing nation based on principles of liberty, democracy, and individual rights. The war was a result of the growing tensions between the American colonists and British authorities, ultimately leading to the declaration of independence and the formation of the United States of America.
