USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -After French assistance helped the Continental Army force the British surrender at Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781, the Americans had effectively won their independence, though fighting would not formally end until 1783.

Detailed explanation-2: -Patriots usually had strong economic ties to Great Britain and were hesitant to risk their livelihoods by joining the cause. Patriots supported the cause of liberty and independence for the colonies, which meant active support of the war effort.

Detailed explanation-3: -At the end of the war, Britain gave up control of the 13 colonies which had rebelled. The outcome of the Revolutionary War led to official recognition of their independence, the withdrawal of British troops and tentative control of the area of North America west of the Mississippi and south of Canada.

Detailed explanation-4: -Battles of Lexington and Concord: (April 19, 1775) the first military engagements of the American Revolution.

Detailed explanation-5: -On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to approve a Virginia motion calling for separation from Britain. The dramatic words of this resolution were added to the closing of the Declaration of Independence. Two days later, on July 4, the declaration was formally adopted by 12 colonies after minor revision.