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The colonial forces successfully repelled two British attacks from the fortified Breed's Hill,but were forced to retreat after a third attack broke their lines and ran out of ammunition. Even tho British captured the hill, they suffered heavy casualties (over 1,000 casualties), while American losses were around 450 casualties. Even tho the American militia lost, it proved that they could fight effectively against the British, it also demonstrated that the fight for independence was the beginning
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By 1776, after conflict had begun, many delegates in the Congress moved from finding reconciliation to demanding independence.
On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry proposed a solution for independence before the Congress.
A committee of five men, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, were tasked with drafting a document. Jefferson primarily drafted the Declaration, incorporating ideas from documents like the Virginia Declaration of Rights. Congress adopted the Declaration on July 4, 1776. -
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On Christmas night in 1776, Continental Army commander George Washington led approximately 2,400 troops across the Delaware River in a snowstorm to launch a surprise attack on Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. This attack resulted in a decisive American victory at the Battle of Trenton on December 26, which bolstered American morale, captured vital supplies, and set up for further victories at the Battles of Second Trenton and Princeton, influencing the outcome of the American Revolution. -
General George Washington's Continental Army crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night and launched a surprise attack on Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. The one sided American victory resulted in the capture of nearly 1,000 prisoners and supplies with minimal American casualties. The battle was significant for boosting American morale, attracting new recruits, and reviving the revolutionary cause after a series of defeats, served as a major turning point in the American Revolution. -
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The Winter at Valley Forge was the encampment in Pennsylvania where they endured harsh conditions, disease, and starvation. Washington Army consisted of 11,000 troops set up at Winter camp at Valley Forge. The soldiers faced extreme cold, snow, lack of food, blankets, clothing, and shoes. The poor living conditions led to outbreaks of deadly diseases that caused a significant number of deaths. General George Washington and troops and Camp followers were involved and endured the harsh conditions. -
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The Treaty of Paris, signed formally ended the American Revolutionary War and established the United States as an independent nation by recognizing its sovereignty and setting borders. Negotiated by the U.S. representatives with Great Britain, the treaty granted the new nation territory west of the Mississippi River and confirmed fishing rights. Its significance lies in its recognition of the United States, enabling westward expansion, which was crucial for its future development and identity.