Question

How did the American war of Independence ended in the declaration of independence?

Answer 1

1. Initially, the colonies did not begin fighting for the sake of independence. Their grievances were taxation and restrictions on trade.
2. George Washington was the Commender-in-Chief of the colonies and their battle cry was ‘No Taxation without Representation.
3. On 5 September 1774, the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia. Congress adopted a Declaration of American Rights.
4. The Battle of Bunker Hill signaled the outbreak of the American war of Independence.
5. The Second Continental Congress met on 10 May 1775 at Philadelphia. It organized the army gathered around Boston as the continental army and placed it under the command of George Washington.
6. As the war progressed, the Continental Congress assumed the functions of government. A committee was formed to explore the possibility of foreign aid.
7. On 17 June 1775 the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first major battle was fought in Massachusetts. Soon the British forces retreated from Boston.
8. On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee of Virginia moved a resolution for independence.
9. After much debate, the Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson, was adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776. This day is celebrated by the Americans as Independence Day.