How did America acquire her independence?

How did America acquire her independence?

Trade in American colonies was regulated by Great Britain. These imposed controls annoyed the settlers. There were acts of rebellion, such as The Boston Tea Party, and gradually, this flared into a war in 1775 when shots were fired at Lexington.

Though the British won many battles initially, George Washington appointed by the American Congress inspired the untrained American soldiers to fight for their freedom. The Americans were also aided in their fight by Britain’s enemies in Europe. The Congress issued the Declaration of independence on July 4, 1776. The Declaration renounced loyalty to the British throne and resolved that United Colonies are, and of right, ought to be free and independent States. Finally, General Cornwallis cut off at Yorktown with French ships preventing aid reaching him. He surrendered and fighting ended. America was granted its independence in 1783.