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Americans began to fortify a hill against British forces, British ships in the harbor discovered the activity and opened fire. British troops arrived after. The Americans resisted several attacks, they lost -
The colonists went "we're a strong independent country who needs no motherland" This was the beginning of the american revolution (sorta) -
Washington launched a surprise attack against a British fortification at Trenton that was staffed by Hessian soldiers. After one hour of confused fighting, the Hessians surrendered. -
British General Howe reacted to the Battle of Trenton by sending men to New Jersey. At Princeton, Washington once again launched a surprise attack, and succeeded in defeating the British. -
When the British headed for New York, Washington left Valley Forge to follow. At the Battle of Monmouth, American General Charles Lee gave confusing orders, then ordered a sudden retreat. Washington's arrival on the scene saved the battle, although the British escaped to New York during the night. -
the British took Charleston, capturing 5,400 men and four American ships in the harbor. It was the worst American defeat of the war. -
French and American forces joined at Yorktown, on land and at sea, and attacked British fortifications. Key British points were soon held by the Americans and French, and British General Cornwallis surrendered -
The terms called for Great Britain to recognize American independence and provide for the evacuation of all British troops. Great Britain also gave up its territory between the Mississippi River and the Allegheny Mountain